I reckon the enormous amount of publicity regarding the horrors of 'bad' cholesterol was aimed at selling billions of pounds' worth of statins. It's now emerging that statins are not all they've been cracked up to be.

I personally think stress is a major factor in heart disease.

To minimise stress, a nice large glass of Old Speckled Hen ale is perfect. (No, I don't receive commission for sales of this ale)