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HDL-cholesterol level may have an influence on Alzheimer risk
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 15, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: High HDL Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Reference: Primary source: Archives of Neurology Reitz C, et al “Association of higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in elderly individuals and lower risk of late-onset Alzheimer disease” Arch Neurol 2010; 67(12): 1491-1497.
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Lower cholesterol to prevent stroke, heart disease
Many people are aware of the effects of elevated cholesterol upon their health. Indeed, the rates of heart disease and stroke continue to rise. Concomitant risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking and family history of heart disease and stroke complicate the picture. Those with some or all these conditions use cholesterol-lowering…