In a large study of British men, those with the highest cholesterol levels at age 50 had almost two years less life expectancy than men with the lowest levels.
The finding was part of a follow-up to the Whitehall study, which obtained health data on 19,000 civil servants starting in 1967. Researchers collected data on the survivors 38 years later, and, in their analysis, concluded that three key risk factors, smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, occurring together in men at age 50 reduced lifespan by about 10 years compared with men without these risk factors.
Source: Remedy Life
Yep, all those vices in our lives really effect how healthy we are! thanks Dr. Bob
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting study. I do believe it does pay to take care of your health. Thanks again for the visit.
Take care,
Dr. Bob Moulas