About Cholesterol: Are You at Risk for Having 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. 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. Search Related Topics:  heart disease risk factors  high cholesterol prevention  heart disease prevention Which High Cholesterol Risks 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. Search Related Topics:  heart disease risk factors  lowering ldl cholesterol  high cholesterol risk factors Can Certain Medications Increase Your Cholesterol? Although new drugs are supposed to help you onto the road to good health, they may have some undesirable side effects -- including raising your cholesterol. Here is a list of medications that may cause your lipids to increase. Search Related Topics:  heart disease prevention  lowering ldl cholesterol  high cholesterol prevention 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. Search Related Topics:  screening for high cholesterol  ldl cholesterol  heart disease prevention Related Searches Cholesterol Diet High Cholesterol Lower Cholesterol Foods Cholesterol Cholesterol HDL LDL Featured Articles Which High Cholesterol Risk Factors Cannot Be Controlled? Could Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Lipids? Smoking Effects and Your Cholesterol The Effects Of Air Pollution On Your Cholesterol Can Stress Increase Your Cholesterol Levels? Could Thyroid Problems Lead To High Cholesterol?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read 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.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement