High cholesterol is often the result of an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, obesity, or genetics. Here's how to understand your cholesterol levels.

You can calculate your total cholesterol — including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides — with a blood test, so your doctor can determine the best treatment.

Cholesterol takes a long time to get to dangerous levels in the body. If you test early, you can control it with lifestyle ...