5. Cholesterol
Cholesterol is something else that can be found in the blood within several different concentrations depending on person to person, and depending on their individual risk factors: In this way, cholesterol levels work much like triglyceride levels and it means that you should have your own levels tested through a simple blood test at least a few times per year.
Know your family history when it comes to cholesterol and developing high levels of it: You are likely to have a family history of heart conditions, excessive weight or “bad hearts” in the family if this is the case, but there are also some cholesterol cases out there which don’t.
High triglyceride levels can go hand-in-hand with higher levels of cholesterol (and the other way around). Have yourself tested on a regular schedule: It’s the only way to be completely sure of what your health is doing right now and how to adjust your lifestyle.