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Risks & Causes

There are many risk factors that are associated with high cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. These include obesity, smoking, fatty diet, and living a sedentary life style.
  1. Risk Factors: Environment (4)
  2. Risk Factors: Gender, Age, Ethnicity (7)
  3. Risk Factors: Medical Conditions (7)

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?

What is Causing My High Cholesterol?
So, you went to your healthcare provider for your regular physical, and have found out that your cholesterol levels are too high. There are many causes to having high cholesterol. Most of the causes of high cholesterol can be controlled through lifestyle changes, whereas some causes are determined by genes.

What Places You At Risk For Having High Cholesterol & Heart Disease?
There are many factors that can contribute to coronary artery disease, and high cholesterol levels are one of the most important, modifiable factors for this condition. What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease? This article will tell you what you need to know.

Which High Cholesterol Risk Factors Can Not Be Controlled?
While you have the power to control many factors that could place you at risk for having high cholesterol, there are some high cholesterol risk factors that cannot be controlled.

Which High Cholesterol Risk Factors Can I 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.

The Framingham Risk Calculator
The Framingham risk calculator can help you assess your risk of having heart disease down the road. Find out how it works and what it takes into consideration to assess your risk.

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