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

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)

Cardiovascular

Biotech Startup Aims to Harness New NAD+-Related Drug Against Aging

The longevity biotech company, MetaShape, has a new compound designed to restore cellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and offset elevated cholesterol, cognitive decline, and neurodegeneration.

Researchers have identified government-approved drugs that are associated with a lower risk of mortality.  

Aging &amp; Longevity

How Does William Shatner Stay Looking So Young?

The 93-year-old Star Trek icon, who could pass for 63, engages in a host of personal life-extending practices and attitudes.


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

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Approved Drugs that Increase the Chances of Living a Longer Life

How Does William Shatner Stay Looking So Young?