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Cholesterol: The good vs. the bad

What's good about cholesterol? It's hard to keep straight, so here's a quick reminder about the difference between good and bad cholesterol. HDL is the "good" cholesterol. For HDL, a higher number is better. And LDL cholesterol is the "bad", so a lower LDL number is better. And there's more! Don't forget about the pesky triglycerides -- they're "bad" too. Learn more and compare your numbers. Visit Health Topics A-Z.



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