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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Your doctor told you your cholesterol was high, and you have been diligently following a low fat diet and exercising regularly. But when you return to your doctor for a follow-up visit, he or she tells you that your cholesterol is still too high. This isn't an unusual scenario. If you are finding yourself in this position, this newsletter will help you to troubleshoot why your cholesterol is high - despite your efforts. What is Causing My High Cholesterol? High cholesterol can be caused by a variety of factors. While many of them are within our control to change, there are other risk factors that cannot be modified. Are you doing anything that could be sabotaging your cholesterol-lowering efforts? Cholesterol Too High? Assess Your Lifestyle Believe it or not, lifestyle can play a major role in your overall health - including your heart health. By making a few simple changes to your everyday living, you may be able to help lower your cholesterol levels to a healthy range. What Is Your Risk for Having Heart Disease? The Framingham Risk Calculator can tell you a lot about your heart health - including your risk of having heart disease down the road. I Have High Cholesterol - So What? Although high cholesterol is a very manageable condition, it can create many health problems if it remains ignored. Heart attacks, poor circulation, and strokes are just a few of the complications that can arise if you do not address your high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol Ads Low Cholesterol Diet Lower Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol Cholesterol Foods Reducing LDL Featured Articles Can Stress Affect Your Cholesterol? Smoking Effects and Your Cholesterol The Effects Of Air Pollution On Your Cholesterol Which Drugs Can Raise Cholesterol Levels? Eating Healthy and Lowering Cholesterol Lowering Cholesterol In the Elderly   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. 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