Older adults with LDL cholesterol levels above 130 mg/dL live longer than older adults with LDL cholesterol levels below 130 mg/dL. 

The participants of the study were from Sardinia, Italy (image: businessinsider.com). 

Metabolism

Multi-Nation Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging

For the first time, a multi-nation panel of aging experts reached a consensus to designate markers of aging, which could make aging intervention testing easier.

(An aged individual holding pills and supplements meant to work against aging | UCLA)

Aging &amp; Longevity

Model: 10-month-old and 22-month-old naturally aged mice / Rats with Partial Discectomy (PDE)-induced Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis (TMJOA).
Dosage: 0.25% αKG and  0.75% αKG
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Longevity Compound Thwarts Age-Related Joint Degeneration

Researchers found that alpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) can treat osteoarthritis by preserving cartilage and reducing joint inflammation. 

Skin &amp; Muscle

Stop Fast Aging! New Research Suggests Protecting One Organ Helps All

Researchers from University College London unveil data suggesting that accelerated aging in certain organs increases the risk of age-related diseases across other organs.

(University College London | The Independent)

Esteemed Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins

Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist from the UK, says pharmaceutical company-sponsored research distorts the scientific evidence behind the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering statins against heart disease.

(Dr. Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist | The Telegraph)

Search Result: Heart Health

New Study Shows People with Higher Cholesterol Live Longer than People with Lower Cholesterol

Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging for Testing Therapeutics

Longevity Compound Thwarts Age-Related Joint Degeneration

Stop Fast Aging! New Research Suggests Protecting One Organ Helps All

Self-Proclaimed Activist and Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins