High Cholesterol Causes and Risk Factors

High cholesterol isn't always genetic. Either way, you can take steps to prevent and control it. Learn what puts you at risk and what to do if you are.
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Why Is My Cholesterol High?
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Is High Cholesterol Hereditary? What You Need to Know About Your Genetic Risk
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What Causes High LDL?
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Is High Cholesterol Genetic?
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What Causes High Cholesterol?
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What Causes Low HDL Cholesterol Levels?
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Causes and Risk Factors of High Triglycerides
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What Is Secondary (Acquired) Hyperlipidemia?
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An Overview of Tangier Disease
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How Smoking Affects Your Cholesterol and Heart
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The Connection Between Race and High Cholesterol
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Human Growth Hormone and Your Cholesterol
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5 Things That Could Adversely Affect Your Cholesterol Levels
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How Estrogen Affects a Woman's Heart
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How High Blood Sugar Affects Your Cholesterol Level
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The Link Between Triglycerides and Heart Health
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Could Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Lipids?