About Cholesterol: Are You At Risk For High Cholesterol?

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Anyone can develop high cholesterol, but if you have certain risk factors, your chances for high cholesterol can increase. While there some risk factors you cannot prevent, there are many others you can address to help lower your risk of having high cholesterol - and heart disease in the future. Which Risk Factors Can You Control? There are many circumstances that can place you at risk for having high cholesterol. While some of these cannot be controlled, there are a lot other risk factors that can be. Find out if you have any of these risk factors, and how you can address them in order to lower your cholesterol. Which Risk Factors Can You Not Control? Although there are many risk factors you can control for high cholesterol, there are a few others that cannot be controlled - no matter how hard you try. However, knowing these risk factors can help you to assess your risk of high cholesterol, and be aware of other potential health problems in the future. Framingham Risk Calculator In 1948, the Framingham Risk Calculator began to take shape, when the National Heart Institute started the Framingham Heart Study to gather health information from 5,209 volunteers in Framingham, MA. The Framingham Risk Calculator is used to calculate your risk for heart disease in the future. It takes several factors into account, including your HDL, whether or not you smoke, and your age. Can Stress Increase Your Cholesterol? Do you have a stressful job, or another aspect of your life that is continually wrecking your nerves? If so, anxiety is not only thing you need to worry about. Over time, chronic stress could cause your cholesterol levels to increase -- as well as your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol Ads Heart Disease Heart Attack Diabetes Heart Angina Symptoms Reduce Cholesterol Featured Articles How Does Smoking Increase Your Cholesterol? The Effects Of Air Pollution On Your Cholesterol Race and Cholesterol: Is There a Connection? I Have High Cholesterol. Will My Children Have It, Too? Elderly and High Cholesterol: How to Lower Your Risk What Causes High Cholesterol?   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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