Study: Lowest cholesterol, blood pressure best

"Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have found that people who maintain the tightest control over the major risk factors for heart disease seems to provide the greatest protection against cardiovascular problems. For their study, investigators used ultrasounds to examine the arteries of 3,437 men. These scans gave information on the amount of the fatty deposits in the linings of the blood vessels that can block blood flow, causing a heart attack or stroke. The researchers found that the least amount of growth was seen in those men who had the lowest levels of bad cholesterol and the lowest blood pressure. The scientists say their findings means that the current guidelines for risk factors such as blood pressure and bad cholesterol might need to be tightened even further." - MyHeartCentral