They call it the “good” cholesterol — but like a cheating spouse, HDL might have been gaslighting us all along. A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, ...

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 ...

Despite its nickname as the “good cholesterol” because of its cardiovascular benefits, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was linked to as much as a 42% increased risk for dementia in older ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

December 16, 2010 — High levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) may help protect older adults from late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), researchers report in the December issue of ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is popularly known as good cholesterol due to its health benefits. It plays a vital role in removing bad cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), from ...

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, researchers performed a prospective cohort study in the general population enrolled in the United Kingdom (UK) Biobank to understand ...

Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: ...

Experimental drug shows promise in raising good cholesterol levels. Nov. 15, 2011— -- An experimental new drug may someday offer people struggling with cholesterol problems a treatment option ...