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High Cholesterol: Are You in Danger?

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High-Risk Cholesterol: Myths vs. Facts?

Certain "super foods" like fatty fish, walnuts, and oatmeal can lower cholesterol levels.

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All high cholesterol levels put you at risk for disease.

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There are noticeable symptoms of high-risk cholesterol.

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You have high risk cholesterol when total cholesterol is above 240 mg/dl.

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High-risk cholesterol raises your chances of type 2 diabetes.

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High risk cholesterol does not increase your risks of heart attack, and stroke.

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High cholesterol can affect blood flow to the penis, causing erectile dysfunction.

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You should get your first cholesterol test at age 45.

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Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on January 07, 2009

Sources: Sources

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American Heart Association: "Cholesterol."

National Library of Medicine: "High blood cholesterol and triglycerides."

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: "Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?"

CDC: "Trends in Cholesterol Screening and Awareness of High Blood Cholesterol --- United States, 1991--2003."

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "High Cholesterol: When to Call a Doctor." "Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms."

WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic: "Understanding Cholesterol Numbers."

WebMD Medical Reference: "Milestone Medical Tests in your 40s."

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