Eating too much salt can be bad for your circulatory health. Having high levels of bad cholesterol can also be bad for your circulatory health.

Two common side effects shared by people who are obese are high cholesterol and heartburn, according to Lee University. Heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when acid backs up from your stomach into your esophagus and causes a burning sensation in your chest area.

Drinking a glass or two of alcohol daily raises people's good blood cholesterol levels, but numerous medical organizations do not recommend consuming liquor because it can lead to heavy drinking, which can ultimately have a negative impact on health.

Lemons are a tasty addition to many dishes and can add life to a glass of water. You can use lemon juice in place of traditional salad dressings for a healthier salad. A member of the citrus family, lemon has many health benefits.

The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, or good, cholesterol is a "better predictor of heart disease" than total cholesterol or HDL cholesterol, according to "Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease."

Cholesterol rings in the eye, also called corneal arcus, are deposits of fats in the clear part of your eye known as the cornea. They form a white or light gray arc or complete circle in front of the colored part of your eye.

Lipids are absorbed from the food you eat or manufactured in your body. Because these fats do not dissolve in blood, they are transported through your bloodstream to the tissues of your body as particles called lipoproteins. HDL and LDL are 2 of the 5 major classes of lipoproteins.

The brain is a complex system of neurons that communicate through the release and uptake of chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Two of these neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine, play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, appetite, movement and posture.

Hyperuricemia, an abnormally high level of uric acid in your body, can cause a type of kidney stone and exacerbate gout if excess uric acid forms painful crystals in joints. High cholesterol levels may be associated with the uric acid levels in your body, although more scientific evidence is needed to confirm a link.