Singh-Manoux said the study did not look at the reasons that HDL cholesterol may protect memory. She said one possible explanation is that it wards off formation of beta-amyloid plaques in the ...

Getting more "good cholesterol" can prevent memory loss in old age. July 2, 2008 — -- A new study has linked increased HDL, the "good" kind of cholesterol, with a decreased risk of memory ...

People are often advised to try to keep up their levels of so-called good cholesterol to reduce their risk of heart disease. High levels may also help prevent a decline in memory, a new study says.

Low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol , in middle age could increase the risk of developing dementia later in life, new research suggests. Falling HDL cholesterol ...