Cardiovascular Risk Factors

noun a type of cholesterol that is considered beneficial for the body

adjective describing the type of cholesterol as positive or beneficial

• It is important to maintain high levels of good cholesterol for a healthy heart.
• Eating nuts and avocados can help increase your good cholesterol.
• Having good cholesterol is like having a superhero protecting your heart.
• Good cholesterol acts like a cleaning crew, sweeping away the bad stuff in your arteries.

noun HDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver for excretion.

• High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.
• My doctor said my HDL levels are looking good, so I must be doing something right!
• I need to up my HDL game by eating more avocados and nuts.
• Having high levels of HDL is like having a team of superheroes in your blood, fighting off the bad guys.