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  1. High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    LDL cholesterol builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow. High-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL , the "good" cholesterol, picks up ...

  2. Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic

    This is called the "good" cholesterol because it helps carry away LDL cholesterol, thus keeping arteries open and your blood flowing more freely.

  3. HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol - Mayo Clinic

    If you have high LDL and low HDL cholesterol levels, your doctor will probably focus on lowering your LDL cholesterol first. Medications known as statins ...

  4. Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic

    Omega-3 fatty acids don't affect LDL cholesterol levels but may help lower triglycerides and increase HDL , the good cholesterol. But because of those acids' ...

  5. Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? - Mayo Clinic

    Although the risks are rare, very low levels of LDL cholesterol may be associated with an increased risk of: Cancer; Hemorrhagic stroke; Depression; Anxiety ...

  6. Trans fat is double trouble for heart health - Mayo Clinic

    Trans fats increase LDL cholesterol and decrease HDL cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Reading food labels. In the United ...

  7. Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol - Mayo Clinic

    Studies have shown that whey protein given as a supplement lowers both LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol as well as blood pressure. 2. Exercise on most days ...

  8. Familial hypercholesterolemia - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    LDL cholesterol is also known as bad cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of the arteries, making them hard and narrow. This can increase the risk ...

  9. Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels

    And those two types of fats are considered the good fats because they do not raise the LDL cholesterol," says Dr. Fernandes. LDL is low-density lipoprotein.

  10. Blood tests for heart disease - Mayo Clinic

    ... LDL cholesterol in the blood causes plaque to build up in the arteries. The buildup cuts blood flow and leads to heart and blood vessel conditions. The LDL ...