Cholesterol Health: Symptoms, Eye Effects & Lipid Ratios

High cholesterol often manifests as physical symptoms like fat deposits under the eyes or eyelid bumps. Manage LDL levels with niacin and targeted diet changes.

What Is the Average Cholesterol for a 56-Year-Old Woman?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Barb Nefer

Your blood naturally contains two types of cholesterol, a good kind called HDL and a potentially harmful type called LDL. Cholesterol is needed for certain bodily functions, but it causes problems if your levels get too high.