<s>[INST] How is high cholesterol linked to hypertension? [/INST] High cholesterol and hypertension are often present together and are driven by the same lifestyle issues. Both increase the risk of vascular disease. Source: Gleneagles Hospital. Link: https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/hypertension/faq#:~:text=A%3A%20Hypertension%20is%20a%20chronic,if%20it%20is%20left%20untreated. . Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>