Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, ...

Getting more "good cholesterol" can prevent memory loss in old age. July 2, 2008 — -- A new study has linked increased HDL, the "good" kind of cholesterol, with a decreased risk of memory loss ...

HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...

Not all cholesterol is bad! High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good cholesterol,” acts like the cleanup crew, sweeping away ...

Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.