Make the change for yourself: Prevent high cholesterol

Many of us have likely been educated on how to be healthier, which includes the foods we should consume and the exercise we should complete on a daily basis, so we can achieve being healthy. This information is important to know, but have you ever been educated about the risks that your current diet and habits of daily living impose on your health?

An unhealthy diet that is filled with excessive amounts of sugars, fast foods, fatty and processed foods, as well as alcohol, can increase your risk of acquiring high cholesterol. Tobacco use or exposure to tobacco can also have a negative impact on...