Most people worry about cholesterol, but not all cholesterol harms the heart. Some of it actually protects it. This protective type is called good cholesterol, and it plays a vital role in daily ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CHOLESTEROL IS A WAXY substance that's found in your cells and actually has several important functions ...

Q: What should I do to raise my HDL cholesterol besides get more omega-3 fatty acids in my diet? — Teresa, via e-mail A: You may think we've gone off the deep end by suggesting raising your ...