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Some sources of cholesterol raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol levels, while others raise your low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-20046114</ref> Elevated LDL cholesterol levels can cause atherosclerosis, a condition in which cholesterol accumulates in the arteries and prevents the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/atherosclerosis</ref> Arterial cholesterol levels accumulate over time, and certain lifestyle factors can increase the severity and the rate of accumulation.<ref name="rf2" /> High cholesterol levels can lead to heart disease and stroke, two of the most common causes of death in America.<ref name="rf3">http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm_300460.pdf</ref> Learning how to lower your cholesterol can reduce your chances of developing heart disease and can help you live a healthier and longer life.<ref name="rf2" /> | Some sources of cholesterol raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol levels, while others raise your low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-20046114</ref> Elevated LDL cholesterol levels can cause atherosclerosis, a condition in which cholesterol accumulates in the arteries and prevents the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/atherosclerosis</ref> Arterial cholesterol levels accumulate over time, and certain lifestyle factors can increase the severity and the rate of accumulation.<ref name="rf2" /> High cholesterol levels can lead to heart disease and stroke, two of the most common causes of death in America.<ref name="rf3">http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm_300460.pdf</ref> Learning how to lower your cholesterol can reduce your chances of developing heart disease and can help you live a healthier and longer life.<ref name="rf2" /> | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Changing Your Diet=== | ===Changing Your Diet=== | ||
