As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of ...

Reducing levels of LDL-cholesterol can reduce the risk of dementia by 26%, according to a new study, which also suggests statin drugs could provide an additional protective effect. The ...

If your “bad” cholesterol is low, a new study says that could help to protect you against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Cholesterol regulation and neuronal vulnerability: The study found that neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC)—a brain region highly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s—are extremely dependent on ...

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed a blood test that can identify early signs of Alzheimer's ...

But these microscopic troublemakers have hidden ... Changing Cholesterol Over Time Tied to Risk of Dementia Jan. 29, 2025 — Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to ...

“Each component — such as elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, abnormal cholesterol levels — is individually linked to higher dementia risk,” said Lee, assistant professor ...

A large study from South Korea has found that middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome—an unhealthy cluster of conditions ...

One reason for this may be the role of infections. After a stroke, people with lower LDL cholesterol were more likely to get ...