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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

Do people with high cholesterol live the longest?

While decades of research have established high cholesterol as a major risk factor for heart disease, a phenomenon known as the 'cholesterol paradox' has emerged in some studies of very old people. This has led to the question: do people with high cholesterol live the longest? The answer is far more complex and nuanced than a simple yes or no, especially when examining different age groups.

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Oct 10, 2025

4 min

The Cholesterol Paradox: Do older people with high cholesterol live longer?

Recent studies on nonagenarians have uncovered a phenomenon called the "cholesterol paradox," sparking a debate on whether high cholesterol in advanced age is always a risk factor. This has led many to question: do older people with high cholesterol live longer?

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Oct 10, 2025

3 min

What are the LDL levels of centenarians? Exploring the cholesterol paradox and longevity

Recent studies suggest a complex and sometimes paradoxical relationship between cholesterol and extreme longevity, challenging conventional wisdom. When considering what are the LDL levels of centenarians?, the answers are not as straightforward as one might assume, indicating that low LDL is not the only marker for exceptional health in advanced age.

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