About Cholesterol: High Cholesterol: Are You At Risk?

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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. Assessing Your Heart Disease Risk 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. Assess your risk for heart disease using this tool. See More About:  heart disease risk factors  high cholesterol prevention  heart disease prevention 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. See More About:  heart disease risk factors  lowering ldl cholesterol  high cholesterol risk factors 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. See More About:  lowering ldl cholesterol  high cholesterol risk factors  heart disease risk factors 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. See More About:  lowering ldl cholesterol  cholesterol and lifestyle changes  high cholesterol prevention Cholesterol Ads Heart Disease Heart Problems Women Heart Attack High Cholesterol Heart Health Featured Articles The Effects Of Air Pollution On Your Cholesterol I Have High Cholesterol. Will My Children Have it Too? Can Certain Diseases Cause High Cholesterol? Smoking and Your Cholesterol Elderly and High Cholesterol: How to Lower Your Risk Race and Cholesterol: Is There a Connection?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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 © 2011 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