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Q&A: Is good cholesterol a sign of good health?

(Cleveland.com) UPDATED 2009-09-22

A reader whose good cholesterol level is 115 asks if this level is normal, and if it is a sign of good heart health. Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz respond that high levels of HDL cholesterol are generally a good sign. But they add that there are other lifestyle factors that can be even more important indicators of heart health. Read full story >

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