EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity dating expert Anna Williamson has opened up about her health diagnosis with what she branded a “silent killer” and the misconceptions surrounding it
Celebs Go Dating expert Anna Williamson has opened up about her health diagnosis as she shared it’s a bigger killer than cancer.
Anna, 43, spoke exclusively to Daily Star as she teamed up with Benecol as their official Ambassador for Benecol Every Heart Deserves One Campaign.
Speaking about this, she said: “I was diagnosed with high cholesterol in my 30s, we have a familial history of it and there is a massive misconception that it’s an ‘old man issue’ – known as the ’silent killer’ – however we know that more women die from Cardio-vascular disease than they do Breast Cancer but no one talks about the causes of CVD.
“A heart attack or stroke etc is 30-40 years in the making, so it’s never too early to think about healthy lifestyle and I recommend everyone get tested. Knowledge is power and all that!”
She went on: “I was doing some work with my old GMTV pal Dr Hilary and I was curious to see my cholesterol levels given that both my parents have high cholesterol.
“I was genuinely so shocked when the results of the test showed I also had it. It can be hereditary and being a healthy, fit 30-something it just goes to show that anyone can have it and not know.”
The campaign Every Heart Deserves One, (EHDO), highlights the importance of having a caring friend and showing up for each other. Benecol believes in living healthy, happy lives and that to do so, you need a healthy, happy heart.
When asked what other projects Anna has been balancing lately, Anna revealed that she has been juggling many plates.
She explained: “It’s certainly been a busy time…we’ve just moved house to start a big renovation project on our family home which has been a LOT.
“I’ve also just finished a new Channel 4 series, plus my LuAnna podcast and I’m working on this amazing campaign on heart health with Benecol. And being a mum….it’s all fun but lots going on. It’s been particularly lovely hanging out with Aldo (Zilli) and Jo (Whiley) as part of the Benecol campaign, we really connected.”
“I have a few exciting projects going on the moment. I have a new podcast about Affairs which is out now, my Cost of Loving podcast on finances and relationships, and of course my LuAnna The Podcast which keeps storming the charts – Luisa and I are very grateful.
“I also have a new series of Celebs Go Dating about to start which I’m really excited about.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
