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How come i have high cholesterol if i eat healthy and exercise?

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Picked wrong parents: Eating well and exercising are great, but it sounds as if heredity may be overwhelming your good habits. If you end up needing medication, continuing your good habits may lower the amount of medication needed.

Answered 8/3/2013

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