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High cholesterol affects almost half of UK adults - and most of them don't know it. There are no symptoms, no warning signs. The only way to find out is a blood test.

If you've had one recently and want to make sense of your results, or you've simply been meaning to find out more about cholesterol, this guide breaks it all down: what cholesterol is, what affects your levels, and the lifestyle changes that can help keep your levels in a healthy range.

Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure and don't know it. Could you be one of them? Our Dietitian Laura explains why knowing your numbers is important and how you can get yours checked.

Pulses like lentils and chickpeas are fibre-rich, affordable, and versatile. In this article, we will dive into why pulses deserve a regular place on your plate, the health benefits, and how to better incorporate pulses into your diet.

Heart disease is preventable with the right lifestyle. Discover how simple dietary and lifestyle changes can help protect your heart health, alongside how to measure and monitor your cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

And what makes cholesterol "good" or "bad"? Our guide covers FAQs such as what cholesterol is, how to lower cholesterol through diet, and the difference between cholesterol types.

And should you be eating to protect against heart disease? Our guide on eating for heart health covers basics such as what is heart disease, what increases your chance of heart disease, and what foods you should eat to prevent heart disease.

And what should you eat following a heart healthy diet? Discover what foods you should be eating to maintain and improve your heart health, alongside the benefits of a Mediterranean diet for heart health.