I exercise 5 days a week, have a vegan diet, and don’t smoke. I do have an occasional glass of wine but consume no oil or dairy. And yet, my cholesterol seems to go up instead of down. What else can I do?

Try taking a closer look at your diet. Does it include processed foods, which can hold cholesterol-raising trans fats and saturated fats? Is it a balanced diet with primarily whole foods and a healthy percentage of vegetables? Also, a vegan diet means no fish omegas, which contain the heart-supportive EPA and DHA omegas, so try investigating other sources of omega via supplements. Also, supplements such as flaxseed, garlic, and green tea should always be heavy in your diet. If examining and changing your diet still doesn't help, talk to your doctor about drug therapy.