Good cholesterol, medically known as HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), plays a vital role in maintaining heart health. Unlike bad cholesterol (LDL), which can accumulate in the arteries and increase the ...

There’s a lot of medical lingo that goes into talking about cholesterol and heart health, and, truth be told, it doesn’t have to be so confusing. As long as you make certain choices like adding the ...

HDL is a type of “good” cholesterol that helps protect your heart. Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel can help raise your HDL levels. Bake, steam or grill fatty fish for a delicious, ...

When you think about cholesterol, do you automatically think "bad"? If so, you're not alone, nor are you totally wrong. High cholesterol is indeed a serious problem that affects 86 million American ...

Keeping your biological timepiece in good working order is essential for longevity and right-now health—and just like the ticker worn on your wrist, your heart is its own complex system of parts with ...

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There is a lot of misinformation about cholesterol, making people believe that eggs are bad or that exercising can do away with a bad diet. However, this may be far from the truth. A neurologist ...

Q. How can I raise my HDL cholesterol? I just had my yearly labs, and my doctor told me my HDL levels were low. A. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as the “good” ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...