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Cholesterol
National Support
The NHS Website
Learn more about symptoms, treatments and causes of high cholesterol.
Patient Info
Read about the commonly used treatments of high cholesterol, including What factors affect the blood level of cholesterol, What causes high cholesterol, and advice on lowering your cholesterol.
Understanding Cholesterol
Find information about cholesterol in this video below or see How can I lower my cholesterol level? on the British Heart Foundation website.
How statins prevent heart attacks & strokes?
Find information about statins in this video below or see the British Heart Foundation article on Statins.