# Stress can raise cholesterol, so can your diet

2026-08-10T11:02:17+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk

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Stress and diet both play a role in raising cholesterol levels, NDTV reports. The connection is twofold: stress hormones like cortisol can directly increase LDL (bad) cholesterol, and stressed people often turn to fatty, sugary foods that worsen the numbers. The article does not cite specific studies but outlines the mechanism behind the common question. Readers are advised to watch for signs such as unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and cravings as triggers to take action for healthy cholesterol maintenance.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/health/does-stress-increase-cholesterol-directly-or-is-it-your-diet-11888786>

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