[mywittyname]

I'm in a similar situation (granted, I do eat meat 5-6 days a week). And I have no idea what to do about it except go vegan.

I suppose there's a genetic component, as no man in my known family lineage has made it past 60.

[finnh]

My paternal grandfather and great grandfather both died of cardiac arrest in their 50s. My Dad has always had high cholesterol but went on drugs as soon as they were available - first Niacin, then statins. He's still doing great at 75 and very much thinks the pills are to thank.

[wtetzner]

Well, if the theory in the article is correct, then high cholesterol may not be a bad thing.