Everyday Factors that Can Affect Your Lipid Levels

Everyday Factors that Can Affect Your Lipid Levels By Jennifer Moll, PharmD Besides your genes and lifestyle, there are certain other factors that could cause your lipid levels to fluctuate. The good news is that some of these factors cause only temporary changes in your lipid profile. Can Seasonal Changes Cause Your Cholesterol to Fluctuate?  A transition between colder and warmer seasons could cause your cholesterol and triglyceride levels to fluctuate. READ NOW Chronic Stress and Your Lipid Levels  Everyone encounters some degree of stress in his or her life every now and then. But when the stress is intense - and constant - it can affect many aspects of your health, including your lipid levels. READ NOW Could Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Lipids?  Getting enough sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Some studies suggest that certain sleep patterns could affect your lipids - and increase your risk for heart disease. READ NOW Can Certain Medications Raise Your Cholesterol Levels?  Certain medications that you are taking for other medical conditions could increase your cholesterol levels. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Quiz: How Assertive Are You? Understanding Asthma Could You Have BPD? Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Are You More of an Extrovert or an Introvert? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.