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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Lowering your cholesterol isn't an easy task. There are so many variables that factor into your cholesterol levels, as well as your risk for developing heart disease, including family history, whether or not you smoke, your diet, and other habits. By taking an inventory of your lifestyle and identifying potential risk factors for high cholesterol, you can lower your risk for heart disease. Which Foods Can Raise My Cholesterol? While there are many foods you can consume while on a low cholesterol diet, there are some foods that you need to avoid. Some of these foods can add pounds to your waistline -- and more LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, to your blood. Five Foods to Raise HDL Needing to give your HDL a little boost? Try including some of these delicious foods in your diet. Increasing your HDL levels -- especially if they are low -- can help lower your risk for heart disease. Controlling Stress May Improve Heart Health Studies are showing that chronic stress and cholesterol could lead to heart disease if not quickly addressed. Stress can contribute to risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity -- and even your cholesterol levels. Exercising Your Way to Lower Cholesterol Levels Exercise isn't only used for weight loss anymore. It actually has many, healthy, beneficial properties that can help keep your body fit -- and your cholesterol low. Find out which exercises are beneficial and how much exercise you need to lower your cholesterol. Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet LDL High Cholesterol Triglycerides Levels Lower My Cholesterol Featured Articles Ways to Make Your Traditional Favorites Heart-Healthy Tips For Eating Meat On a Low-Fat Diet Following a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet on a Budget How To Stick To Your Cholesterol Medication Finding Ways to Fit an Exercise Routine Into Your Day Following a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet on a Budget   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement