What Is HDL Cholesterol and How Do You Raise It?

Experts share everything you need to know about this important health marker and the lifestyle choices that will keep it in check.

Is your body secretly warning you? 6 signs your cholesterol is too high

The Double-Edged Sword: Cholesterol’s Role in the Body Cholesterol is a vital lipid for our bodies. It plays a crucial part ...
The Detroit News

Dr. Roach: What is considered 'too high' of an HDL cholesterol level?

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.
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LDL vs HDL cholesterol: Experts explain the differences

Just like ‘good cop’ and ‘bad cop’, cholesterol too has two versions or avatars. These are LDL aka ‘bad cholesterol’ and HDL aka ‘good cholesterol’. What exactly are these, why are they important for ...
Altoona Mirror

When is HDL cholesterol too high?

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.
AOL

Doctors Say This Is How to Tell If Your Cholesterol Is Too High

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it can be ...
The Economist

There’s more to cholesterol than simply “good” or “bad”

Once upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging “bad” sort and an artery-clearing “good” one. The difference was not in the ...