You should always keep in mind that whatever actions you do today
can either help to prevent, delay or minimize the effect of heart
disease or worsen it. The key is to control risk factors. Granted
that you cannot control every risk factor for heart disease such as
family history but you can definitely do something about your
behavior. Age and gender also influence your risk of heart disease.
Major Risk Factors of Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is a type of a lipid, a soft, fatlike substance that
serves as a source of fuel. Excessive cholesterol can cause buildup
of atherosclerotic plaque. Accumulation of plaque in arteries can
block blood flow and lead to a heart attack. LDL cholesterol, the
so-called "bad" cholesterol, is transported to sites throughout the
body, where it's used to repair cell membranes or to make hormones.
LDL cholesterol can accumulate in the walls of your arteries. HDL
cholesterol, the so-called "good" cholesterol, transports
cholesterol to the liver, where it's altered and removed from the
body.
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