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What Is the Correlation of Cholesterol & Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two conditions caused by a combination of heredity and lifestyle habits. Altering your diet, increasing exercise and reducing stress can improve both conditions.

  1. Heart Disease

    • If you have a history of high cholesterol and high blood pressure, you are at risk of heart disease, according to Dr. Stephen R. Devries.

    Metabolic Syndrome

    • You may have metabolic syndrome if you are obese, have borderline high blood sugar, have high blood pressure and low HDL, or "good" cholesterol, levels.

    Smoking

    • Smoking lowers your HDL levels and damages your blood vessels, which leads to high blood pressure.

    Sedentary Lifestyle

    • If you are physically inactive, you are more likely to have high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels.

    Insulin Resistance

    • Obesity can lead to your body becoming more and more insulin-resistant. Insulin resistance is accompanied by high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels and high blood pressure.

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