coronary heart disease and cholesterol levels

If you're like most women, you probably know that a high level of cholesterol in the blood increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Too often we think of coronary heart disease as something that affects only men. Not so. It just takes about ten years longer for cardiovascular disease to appear in women. Since this is the No. 1 cause of death for American women age 35 and over, it's important to get the facts and get active in reducing your risk.