Discusses research being done on the association between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and ischemic stroke in an elderly, racially and ethnically diverse population. Reference to study by R. Sacco et al in the June 6, 2001 issue of `Journal of the American Medical Association'; Case ...
high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Your health-care professional will be able to help you interpret the blood test results to determine if your cholesterol levels are normal or require treatment. Cholesterol Charts (what the numbers mean) Too much cholesterol in the body...
Normal HDL Levels Recommended HDL cholesterol levels vary based on sex: For men and those assigned male at birth (AMAB), HDL levels should be 40 mg/dL or higher to lower the risk of heart disease. For women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB), HDL should be 50 mg/dL or higher...
the NCEP ATP III definition and two of the five most common combinations based on the IDF definition. Thus, it may be assumed that the high prevalence of low HDL cholesterol levels in individuals with the metabolic syndrome is a major determinant of low HDL cholesterol levels in...
Elevated levels 60 mg/dL) of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol have been felt to be protective for cardiovascular disease in women. While cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in the United States, this is underrecognized, and women's symptoms are often atypical, leading to und...
HDL Cholesterol: 'Good' Cholesterol Not all cholesterol is bad. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it actually works to keep the LDL, or "bad" cholesterol from building up in your arteries. The higher the HDL, the better. HDL levels of 60 mg...
HDL Cholesterol: 'Good' Cholesterol Not all cholesterol is bad. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it actually works to keep the LDL, or "bad" cholesterol from building up in your arteries. The higher the HDL, the better. HDL levels of 60 mg...
HDL Cholesterol: 'Good' Cholesterol Not all cholesterol is bad. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it actually works to keep the LDL, or "bad" cholesterol from building up in your arteries. The higher the HDL, the better. HDL levels of 60 mg...
Low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol (below 35 mg/dL) Inherited Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors Some risk factors for diabetes can't be controlled. Hispanics, Native Americans, Asians, and African Americans have a higher than average risk for getting diabetes. Having a family history (parent ...
Having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increased risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study published in the October 4, 2023, online issue of Neurology. This s