Higher Cholesterol Is Associated With Longer Life

There are two types of cholesterol: High-density and low-density lipoprotein, aka HDL and LDL, but how they affect your heart and your longevity is the subject of ongoing controversy.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Cholesterol, the soft, waxy substance found in every cell in your body, is used to produce several of your body’s vital functions, including hormones and vitamin D. High cholesterol is now recognized for its link to longer life

• Faulty science says your total cholesterol is not a gauge of your heart disease risk, because when your levels …