New Cholesterol Guidelines and the Link to High Blood Pressure, with Dr. Mary Gover
From Health Is the Key by 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
May 6, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 53
About this episode
This episode discusses the connection between high blood pressure and high cholesterol with Dr. Mary Gover, highlighting new guidelines and management strategies.
For High Blood Pressure Education month, we’re dedicating our May episode to both this condition – which affects nearly half of all adults in the U.S – and high cholesterol. Why both? When combined, they significantly raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. So, we’re happy to welcome Dr. Mary Gover, a general internist at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, to help us understand the connection between high blood pressure and high cholesterol and offer steps we can take to successfully manage – or prevent – both conditions. Dr. Gover also explains the new guidelines recently issued for cholesterol and shares treatment options that range from healthy lifestyle changes to medication to a combination of the two. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook// Instagram // YouTube. Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician to know your numbers. Get to know your numbers at 1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Find healthy recipes and meal-prep tips at 1199SEIUBenefits.org/food-as-medicine. Visit the Healthy Living…
People in this episode
Host: 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
Guest: Dr. Mary Gover
Topics covered
- cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- health guidelines
- lifestyle changes
Keywords
- cholesterol guidelines
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- health management
- lifestyle changes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, American Heart Association
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