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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CHOLESTEROL IS A WAXY substance that's found in your cells and actually has several important functions ...

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

There are two types of cholesterol, the waxy substance found in your blood. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up inside your arteries and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio-- HDL, long known as "good" cholesterol for its tendency to help prevent the buildup of artery-clogging plaque, has a Jekyll and Hyde tendency to turn bad and cause damage that can ...

Data from the large-scale SWAN study suggest a rethinking of HDL as beneficial cholesterol for women in menopause. Postmenopausal factors may negatively affect the heart-protective qualities of ...

Hypercholesterolaemia induces lipidomic and proteomic changes in HDL particles, which impair the functionality of the HDL particles and reduce their cardioprotective properties. This finding comes ...

(CBS News) We've heard it all before: There's "good" cholesterol, called high-density lipoprotein (HDL), that provides protective benefits against heart attacks and then there's "bad" LDL cholesterol, ...

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), the "good cholesterol," transports cholesterol from the arteries to the liver for elimination. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between ...

() Getting your cholesterol checked, and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol, could save your ...