Midton, it's great you're getting checked out. I have high blood pressure and whacked out cholesterol and I'm only 43. I take meds. Mine is hereditary. I do try to improve it by doing better with choices, but with me, mine will never go away. It upsets me when people say it's not hereditary and I can change it. My doctor told me this and I highly doubt they are in the business to lie to me. Anyway, it's something you can help yourself or with prescription, in my case both. Some people can get better by life choices. Either way, long story short, glad you're getting checked out!
(Hug)!