My High HDL Cholesterol is Good, Right? Maybe Not.

The <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">World Health Organization</a> reports that more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, with over 60 percent living in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. As the population ages, epidemiologists believe the prevalence of dementia will rise, making it essential to understand better the risk factors associated with this condition. One factor that has gained attention in recent years is <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/hdl-cholesterol/art-20046388" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol</a>. Many consider HDL cholesterol the “good” cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream. <a href="https://medium.com/beingwell/my-high-hdl-cholesterol-is-good-right-maybe-not-18dc6200ece7">Website</a>