Hey friends 👋 Ever heard someone say, "You need to watch out for the three highs"? I didn't pay much attention until I hit my 30s and saw people around me dealing with health checks that showed unfamiliar numbers.

If you're like me and want to understand what the "Three Highs" are — and how to deal with them — this one's for you 💡

Let's break it down in a chill, easy way 👇

What are the "Three Highs"?

They're short for:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)

• High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

Sounds scary, right? But these are more common than you think. A lot of people don't even realize they have one of these until a routine check-up.

How do they feel? Any signs?

Here's the tricky part — sometimes you feel nothing. That's why they're sneaky. But here are a few hints:

• High blood pressure: headaches, dizziness, or a "tight" feeling in your chest

• High blood sugar: constant thirst, tiredness, needing to pee more often

• High cholesterol: this one usually has no clear symptoms unless it leads to something more serious, so blood tests are super important 🩺

What causes the "Three Highs"?

Honestly… modern life 😅

Think late-night suppers, sitting all day, barely sleeping, and stress from work or home. These habits slowly pile up.

How to tell them apart?

Blood tests are your best friend. Here's a simple way to remember:

• BP machine → blood pressure

• Glucose check → blood sugar

• Lipid panel → cholesterol

Doctors often check all three together during an annual physical — and I recommend getting one if you haven't in a while!

What can we do about it?

Good news: You don't need to overhaul your life overnight. I started small — and you can too 💪

✅ Walk 20–30 minutes a day (no gym needed!)

✅ Drink more water, less sweet stuff

✅ Sleep 7 hours (and try to sleep before midnight)

✅ Eat more veggies and whole grains

✅ Cut back on deep-fried and super salty foods

✅ Learn to breathe deeply when you feel stressed

Small steps = big difference. I saw my cholesterol improve in 3 months just by changing my dinner routine. No fancy diets. Just mindful swaps and consistency.

Final thoughts 💬

Let's be real — we're all busy. But our health doesn't wait. Don't wait for a "scare" to care. Pay attention to these 3 little numbers that can tell a big story about your body.

Got questions about your own test results or want to share how you're taking care of yourself? Drop a comment! Let's help each other out 💛

You're not alone in this, friend. Let's be a little kinder to our bodies — one step at a time 🫶

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