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 ...

Medically reviewed by Leigh Weddle, PharmD Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce triglycerides.They may also raise "good" ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a healthy and fairly active 62-year-old female. My blood pressure and cholesterol levels have always been very good, and there’s no history of heart issues in my immediate family.

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 ...

The latest cholesterol levels of a 67-year-old white woman are total cholesterol 350 mg/dL, HDL 150 mg/dL, and LDL 186 mg/dL. In the past, her levels have been total cholesterol 229-290; HDL 120 and ...

What is the best therapeutic approach for asymptomatic patients with zero to two cardiac risk factors, elevated LDL (>130-160 mg/dL), and high HDL (>60 mg/dL)? At what LDL would you treat the ...

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) or bad cholesterol: Healthcare professional states that high amount of LDL can ...

Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as ‘good cholesterol’, are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, a Monash University-led study has found. Researchers said ...