Heart health
High blood pressure (or hypertension) and high cholesterol can raise your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure occurs when your heart is working too hard to pump your blood through your blood vessels. Cholesterol is a type of fat that can build up in blood vessels and clog the flow of blood to your heart or your brain, leading to heart attack or stroke. Taking action to control your blood pressure and cholesterol may help lower your risk of complications.
Understanding your condition
Being diagnosed with high blood pressure or high cholesterol can be overwhelming. Below are helpful videos and information to help you learn more and better understand high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Managing your condition
Learn more about controlling high blood pressure and high cholesterol by making lifestyle changes and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Healthy living
Developing healthy eating habits, being active and maintaining a healthy weight can help you live well with high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Take a class
The Health Enhancement department at Optum offers a Healthier You Program.
learn more about the program or sign up.
