Woodberryâs 1885 Life of Poe (Edgar Allan Poe, 1885, p. 342) seems to be the first mention, giving a slightly extended version, with Poe being partly intoxicated. (Woodberry repeats the information in his 1909 biography of Poe with what erroneously appears to be a note that J. A. Harrisonâs 1902 Life of Poe as the source.
High cholesterol usually refers to a person's low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, numbers because this is a risk factor for atherosclerosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, ideal LDL cholesterol numbers are below 129 milligrams per deciliter, whereas anything above 160 milligrams per deciliter is considered high.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of bad LDL cholesterol is High. This may mean that your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, is too low. It is best to have a high level of good HDL and a low level of bad LDL.The HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level.If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level. Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of bad LDL cholesterol is Very High.he HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level. If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level. Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of bad LDL cholesterol is Very High.