What factors affect cholesterol levels?

Exercise: lowers cholesterol

High Fat Diet: raises cholesterol

Cholesterol Medications: Lower cholesterol

Drinking red wine in Moderation: Lowers cholesterol

Smoking: raises cholesterol

Genetics: depending on inheritance, can lower (but usually raises) cholesterol

Obesity: Raises cholesterol

Age: Raises cholesterol

Gender: Men often have higher cholesterol than women

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