7 Causes of High Cholesterol
High cholesterol comes from a variety of sources, including your family history and what you eat. Here is a visual journey through the most common causes.
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Your weight
Your beer belly isn't just bad for your social life. Being overweight may increase triglycerides and decrease HDL, or good cholesterol. Losing that gut can go a long way toward improving your beach bod, too.
Next: Your activity level
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