Health Tip: What's Behind High Cholesterol?
(HealthDay News) -- High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. If your numbers are rising, there are a few possible reasons.
The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute lists these factors that can affect blood cholesterol:
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A diet high in saturated fat or cholesterol-rich foods.
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Being overweight.
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Not getting enough exercise.
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Getting older, and being a postmenopausal female.
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A family history of high cholesterol.
Date Last Reviewed:
4/1/2009
Date Last Modified:
4/1/2009