One of the biggest threats to the health of older men and women is heart disease. Out of people who are 65 years old or older, 84 percent die form heart disease, a staggering statistic. Heart disease covers a lot of different conditions.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that appears like fat in the cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol for the production of hormones, digestive enzymes and in synthesizing Vitamin D. Some foods also contain cholesterol.