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Synonyms
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It's mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods.
Articles for Hyperlipidemia - High Cholesterol
Causes of high cholesterol
Read about the possible causes of high cholesterol, including having an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking, and drinking too much alcohol.
Diagnosing high cholesterol
Blood cholesterol levels are measured with a simple blood test. This blood sample will be used to determine the amount of LDL, HDL, and triglycerides in your blood.
Introduction
Find out what cholesterol is, what causes high cholesterol, why it's important to keep your cholesterol levels under control, and how to lower your cholesterol.
Preventing high cholesterol
You can lower your cholesterol by eating healthily, not smoking and exercising regularly.
Treating high cholesterol
Find out what to do if you have high cholesterol, including making changes to your diet and increasing the amount of exercise you do. Statins may also be recommended.
What is 'normal' cholesterol level? – A handy guide to understanding cholesterol
Cholesterol is a component found all over your body, playing crucial vital roles. If too much cholesterol accumulates in your blood, you have a higher risk of coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular diseases.The levels of cholesterol in your body vary according to age, gender, and weight.
