Health Tip: At Risk for High Cholesterol?

Did you know that risk factors for high cholesterol include things you can't control, such as age, gender and family history. But lifestyle choices -- factors you can control -- are a big part of the equation, too.

Controllable risk factors for high cholesterol include:

• Whether your diet is high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
• Whether you're overweight/obese.
• Whether you're getting enough regular exercise.
• Whether you have emotional stress and turn to unhealthy habits to help manage that stress.