Posted by Lyle J. Dennis, M.D. on February 25, 2011 ·
Having high HDL or good cholesterol is known to reduce risk of heart disease and is believed to be associated with longevity.
Researchers recently published a large comprehensive study to examine this relationship. The study looked at the HDL levels of 652 male patients in a VA clinic system when they were middle aged through retrospective chart reviews. The men averaged 62 years at the time of [...]