Dementia, Cholesterol

This Daily Activity Could Be Linked to a 5-Year Delay in Dementia Development
Social engagement could have a major impact on the development of dementia, potentially delaying onset of the cognitive disease by five years, according to a new study. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago monitored more than 1,900 participants without dementia through annual evaluations.
Variable Levels of Lipoprotein Cholesterol Linked to Dementia
Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults.
Fluctuating Cholesterol Levels Linked to 60% Higher Dementia Risk
Could changes in cholesterol be a warning sign of dementia? A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol fluctuates significantly over time are more likely to develop dementia than those with stable levels.
Changes to Cholesterol Over Time May Have a Surprising Impact on Your Dementia Risk
Changes to a person's cholesterol over time might have a surprising impact on their risk of dementia, a new study found.
Seniors' cholesterol level changes linked to brain health
Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests.
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New body cam footage from after the arrest of Danville dementia patient
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Coffee May Reduce Dementia Risk, But Only If You Drink This Type
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Frequent social engagement may delay dementia onset
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Mattie's Call: 87-year-old Marietta man with dementia missing
Authorities have issued a Mattie’s Call for 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who went missing on the morning of Jan. 30 after ...
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Is Anxiety a Hidden Risk Factor for Dementia? Experts Weigh In
A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once ...
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Blockbuster weight-loss drugs linked to lower risk of addiction, schizophrenia, dementia, and more
Blockbuster weight loss drugs can help treat ailments as disparate as addiction, blood clotting, and dementia – but they ...
The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging
Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...
Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions
Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some ...
‘I don’t want people to feel sorry for me’ – Dean Windass on dementia diagnosis
Dean Windass hopes news of his dementia diagnosis can help others in the same position but he does not want people to “feel ...