Me = fat guy, annual health checks = "A" grade. What gives? Actual data inside, BP, LDL, HDL, Cholesterol etc, inside... [more inside]
posted by lundman on Nov 17, 2009 - 24 answers

I know that HDL (good cholesterol) is supposed to help lower LDL (bad cholesterol), but is it dangerous to have very low HDL levels, if your LDL is also low? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade on Jun 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Cholesterol / statin filter. 35yr old male. Direct LDL 192. Overall chol 275. My new doctor prescribed Lipitor 'for 3 months' to lower my cholesterol. i) Question about short term statin use. ii) Do know any good primary-care Doctors in the Claremont,CA area? I know you're not my doctor. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Mar 4, 2009 - 14 answers

What has worked (in your personal experience) to raise your "good cholesterol" or HDL? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Sep 14, 2007 - 14 answers