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High Levels of “GoodCholesterol May Be Associated With Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert Posted Mon 13 Dec 2010 2:18pm factors for mortality and dementia.” High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “goodcholesterol, appear to be associated with a reduced risk... Alzheimer's Reading Room “In this study, higher levels of HDL cholesterol were associated with a decreased risk of both probable and possible Alzheimer’s disease Read on »
Good Cholesterol, Bad Cholesterol - Can exercise make a difference? by Karen Bastille Health Maven Posted Mon 20 Sep 2010 1:56pm MSN Health and Fitness A. For the record, cholesterol in the body is a good thingit is needed for cell membranes and the production of hormones, among other functions. But too much can signal that there is too much fat in the blood. Back in the ’80s when people became of aware of the need to control their cholesterol levels Read on »
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your ‘goodcholesterol by Karen Bastille Health Maven Posted Sat 31 Jul 2010 12:08pm Mayo Clinic Staff Although your doctor may have told you to lower your total cholesterol, it’s important to raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is known as the “goodcholesterol. It might sound like a mixed message, but reducing “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol Read on »
Low Carb Diet and Good Cholesterol? | low carb diet and cholesterol by Bill .. Posted Tue 03 Aug 2010 9:18am I kept seeing a research study about low carb diet and cholesterol that came out yesterday but was to far away from a good computer to post about it. Over...-carbohydrate diet got a bigger boost in their so-called good cholesterol, nearly twice as much as those on low-fat. In previous studies, low-carb diets have done better at weight loss Read on »
Did I Eat My Good Cholesterol Today? I Forget... by Sue H. Patient Expert Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 12:33am Low levels of "good cholesterol" have been linked to memory loss. There's a lot of confusing information out there about cholesterol these days. We hear that it's better for our health to lower our cholesterol, but what does that really mean? There are two kinds of cholesterol that are measured whenever we get tested. One Read on »
Some on Statins May Not Need Boost in 'Good' Cholesterol by HealthFinder Posted Thu 22 Jul 2010 10:00am THURSDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) -- People with extremely low levels of "bad" cholesterol as a result of taking statins don't seem to benefit from increased levels of "good... your HDL, or "good," cholesterol. But researchers made a surprising discovery: for those with rock-bottom levels of LDL cholesterol induced by high-dose statin therapy, high HDL Read on »
Ways to raise your HDL (good cholesterol) by Korkut V. Posted Wed 20 Jan 2010 9:32am is the main reason why HDL-bound cholesterol is sometimes called "good cholesterol". A high level of HDL seems to protect against cardiovascular diseases, and low HDL cholesterol levels... mmol/L) or above Women Less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) 60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) or above Let's look at ways to raise our HDL (good cholesterol), shall we Read on »
Studies Show Good Cholesterol May Protect the Brain against Alzheimer’s by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted Wed 13 Oct 2010 12:00am If you are over 50 and you see your doctor regularly, you are likely being told to get your cholesterol levels checked. Those of you with a family history... that, but often that’s how we feel after a chat with the doc. Read more about good cholesterol protecting our brains from Alzheimer's: Find care agencies to help you care for your Read on »
GoodCholesterol May Reduce Heart Attack & Stroke Risks by WorldHealth.net Posted Tue 08 Nov 2011 10:17pm cholesterol measurements between 6 and 24 months apart. Most patients (61 percent) had no significant change in HDL levels; in 22% of patients, HDL levels increased by at least 6.5 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter of blood); in 17% of patients, HDL levels decreased by at least that same amount. After obtaining the cholesterol measurement, researchers followed Read on »
Good cholesterol may reduce the risk of bowel cancer by totalhealth Posted Mon 21 Mar 2011 12:29pm Research suggests that high levels of ‘good’ HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein) may reduce the risk of bowel cancer.  The research findings, which were published... between the two groups. Findings showed that those who had the highest levels of HDL cholesterol, and another blood fat called apolipoprotein A, or apoA, which is also a component Read on »