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HDL cholesterol: How to boost your ‘good’ cholesterol 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 “good” cholesterol. It might sound like a mixed message, but reducing “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol 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..., many did so by shunning eggs since they contain a large amount of the substance. However, eggs are not a problem. The body makes what cholesterol it needs; the more that comes 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 »

Studies Show Good Cholesterol May Protect the Brain against Alzheimer’s by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted Wed 13 Oct 2010 12:00am 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... 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 Read on »

Did I Eat My Good Cholesterol Today? I Forget... by Sue H. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 12:33am is what they call "bad" cholesterol, the LDL (remember "Lousy" cholesterol) and "good" cholesterol, the HDL (remember "Happy" cholesterol). LDL is blamed for such problems... 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 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 »

HDL ("Good Cholesterol") Not As "Protective" In Diabetics by John Shelmet Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 23 Dec 2009 12:00am low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, away from arteries and back to the liver, where it is passed out of the body. Several recent studies also suggest HDL protects... of the study suggests more research may be beneficial. The full article is here. Labels: Lipids (Cholesterol), Type 2 Diabetes Read on »

When Baby Comes, “Good” Cholesterol May Go by Dr. Gray Doctor of Chiropracty

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Posted Fri 23 Oct 2009 10:04pm lipoprotein cholesterol is also known as “good” cholesterol because evidence suggests that it actually helps protect against heart disease, and may remove excess low-density lipoprotein... lipoprotein cholesterol is also known as “good” cholesterol because evidence suggests that it actually helps protect against heart disease, and may remove excess low-density lipoprotein 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 »

Can Glucosamine Help Raise Good Cholesterol? by Ng Peng Hock Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 9:46pm . Previous research has made medical experts to think that it may also have a beneficial effect on HDL (good cholesterol). Nevertheless, a recent study has proved that the HDL level... examined 3 men and 9 women, all with low HDL cholesterol, who were randomly assigned to take glucosamine or placebo for 2 weeks, and were switched over to a 2-week course Read on »