health sectionhealth sectionCholesterol is a type of protein in your body. Cholesterol levels change significantly as you age, but can also vary by gender. You are at risk for heart disease if your total cholesterol level is above 240 mg/dL, regardless of your gender, according to the American Heart Association.
Elevated cholesterol levels put you at risk of coronary heart disease and other chronic conditions. When you know what factors negatively impact your cholesterol, you can take the necessary steps to keep your cholesterol under control.
