Coronary artery disease is among the most common cause of death in the United States.  There are numerous risk factors for coronary artery disease, including high cholesterol.  High cholesterol may be due to a genetic predisposition, or more commonly, due to an acquired condition from obesity, high carbohydrate diet, or diabetes.  It is of interest [...]

Hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol, occurs when you have abnormally high levels of fats (cholesterol or lipoproteins) in the blood. Lifestyle changes can help reduce cholesterol levels.
Signs and Symptoms of High Cholesterol
High cholesterol has few, if any, symptoms. The key to controlling your cholesterol is to change your lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating a low-fat diet, [...]