On the one hand, if the body doesn't have enough cholesterol, we would not be able to survive. On the other hand, if the body has too much cholesterol, the excess begins to line the arteries.

一方面，如果身体没有足够的胆固醇，我们将无法生存；另一方面，如果体内胆固醇过多，多余的胆固醇就开始让动脉变厚。

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Weight loss and exercise: Losing even 5 to 10 pounds of excess weight can help lower total cholesterol levels.

减肥和运动：减去5到10磅的过多体重可以帮助降低总胆固醇水平。

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The condition, characterised by excess fat around the abdomen, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, can lead to more serious life-style related diseases such as diabetes and strokes.

该病症的主要表现是大量多余的脂肪堆积在人的腹部，血压以及血液中的胆固醇水平偏高，使人最终罹患糖尿病和中风等更为严重的疾病。

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Coronary artery disease begins when excess cholesterol particles, called low-density lipoprotein particles, become lodged in the artery wall over time and get chemically damaged, or oxidized (close-up diagram).

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The diet is high in animal protein, which could lead to an excess intake of saturated fat, resulting in elevated cholesterol levels, an increased risk of heart disease and increased risk of certain types of cancer.

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