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Cholesterol,Total

Total cholesterol is a blood test measurement for the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including both "good" (HDL) and "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. An optimal total cholesterol level is generally considered to be less than 200 mg/dL for healthy adults, with 200-239 mg/dL being borderline high and 240 mg/dL or above considered high. High total cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and is influenced by lifestyle choices like diet and exercise, as well as genetics.