What causes high cholesterol?
Key Players in Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels Several factors may play a role in unhealthy cholesterol levels. You can't control some, but you can control others.
- You can't control tendencies you inherit from your parents, called genetics.
- You can't control your age or gender.
- You can control your lifestyle. You choose how you eat and exercise and whether you smoke.
- You can control how you manage certain diseases or whether you take certain drugs.
There's not always a single cause of high cholesterol. Several factors may contribute to the condition. Some of these factors are under your control, and some aren't. It's worth taking a look at both types so you can learn how they may be affecting your health.
For more information about cholesterol, check out the following links:
- 10 Ways to Stay Healthier
- How the Body Uses Cholesterol
- What are the different types of cholesterol?
- How can I make exercise more enjoyable?
- What type of exercise should I do to lower my cholesterol?