I recently had my annual physical, complete with blood tests. My doctor sent me the results and there’s one that I’m extremely happy to see - my high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (which is the healthy kind) is 61. HDL, according to the Mayo Clinic, acts as “cholesterol scavengers, picking up excess cholesterol in your blood and taking it back to your liver where it’s broken down. The higher your HDL level, the less ‘bad cholesterol’ you’ll have in your blood.” You’re...
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Ways To Protect Yourself From Alzheimer's Disease
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
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Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease
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