EspañolHeart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women, regardless of age. High cholesterol levels can cause plaque to build up in the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis, which can partially block blood flow to the heart and the rest of the body. This can increase the risk of heart disease.So, if it’s been a while since you’ve had a cholesterol test, you might want to make an appointment to get your levels checked. And if your cholesterol numbers have always been normal, you might find that after menopause, your cholesterol levels have gotten worse, due to declini...
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