About Cholesterol: February is American Heart Month

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, PharmD Did you know that heart disease accounts for more deaths in the United States than any other health condition? In light of American Heart Month, everyone should be aware of their risks for heart disease, as well as ways to prevent it. High cholesterol is one of the most modifiable risk factors for heart disease. By addressing your cholesterol, you are one step closer towards lowering your risk for having a heart attack or stroke down the road. High Cholesterol: Are You at Risk? High cholesterol doesn't have any symptoms, so many people are quite surprised when they are diagnosed with it. However, there are risk factors associated with high cholesterol. Do you have any of these risk factors? By addressing some of these risk factors, you can also help lower your risk of heart disease. What Are the Symptoms of High Lipid Levels? This article will show you the possible signs and symptoms - if any - that could signify that you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Search Related Topics:  screening for high cholesterol  lowering ldl cholesterol  heart disease prevention Changing Your Lifestyle to Control Your Lipids If you are wondering how to lower cholesterol, there is a cheap, but very important, method you can try - lifestyle changes. Not only does making a few healthier changes in your life help lower your cholesterol - it could also help lower your risk for developing heart disease in the future. Search Related Topics:  cholesterol and lifestyle changes  heart disease prevention  high cholesterol prevention Smoking Effects and Your Cholesterol Smoking has been tied to numerous health conditions, such as cancer and lung disease. However, smoking can also be very damaging to your heart - and your cholesterol levels. Search Related Topics:  smoking and cholesterol  cholesterol and lifestyle changes  high cholesterol prevention Related Searches Low Cholesterol Cholesterol Levels To Lower Cholesterol Cholesterol Control Cholesterol Risk Featured Articles The Dangers of High Cholesterol and Diabetes Common Myths Surrounding High Cholesterol I Have High Cholesterol. Will My Children Have it Too? What Age Should I Begin Worrying About High Cholesterol? Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for High Cholesterol Five Things You Should Do Now if You Have High Cholesterol   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll, PharmD 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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