Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on cholesterol and writer's cramp

Q. I am a 60-year-old man and my recent blood tests show I have high cholesterol. 

My GP has suggested I try to improve my lifestyle. What should I include in my diet to help me improve my cholesterol?

A. High cholesterol is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which causes hardening of the blood vessels in the body and of the heart.