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Top 10 Causes of High Cholesterol

  By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted Oct 21st 2012 at 7:30AM IN | Avg Rating
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A desirable level of cholesterol is essential for the body to function properly. When the level of cholesterol within the body increases, it causes blockage, stokes and other cardiovascular problems. Nowadays, more and more adults are struggling with high cholesterol, due to various reasons. Here is a list of the most common causes of high cholesterol. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

  • Diet
  • Hereditary
  • Weight
  • Laziness
  • Smoking
  • Age and gender The level of cholesterol naturally begins to rise, as you turn 20. Level of cholesterol usually increases until the age of 60-65 years, in both genders. Females generally have low cholesterol level before menopause. But after menopause, wom
  • Medicines
  • Alcohol
  • Stress
  • Diseases

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