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. Risks You Can 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 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. Can Certain Diseases Cause High Cholesterol? Chances are that you will have high cholesterol levels that are usually a result of well-known factors like genetics, diet, lack of exercise, age and gender. But in some cases, high cholesterol levels can be caused by other diseases or widely prescribed drugs. Find out if certain medications or any other medical conditions you have are interacting with your cholesterol levels. See More About:  screening for high cholesterol  ldl cholesterol  heart disease prevention Check Your Risk For Heart Disease 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 Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Diet for Heart Triglyceride Diet LDL Diet Featured Articles Race and Cholesterol: Is There a Connection? I Have High Cholesterol. Will My Children Have it Too? Could Thyroid Problems Lead To High Cholesterol? The Effects Of Air Pollution On Your Cholesterol Smoking and Your Cholesterol Which Risk Factors Can You Not Control?   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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