Diabetes And Elevated Levels Of Cholesterol Linked To Faster Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer's Patients

Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 15:14 in Health & Medicine

A history of diabetes and elevated levels of cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, are associated with faster cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. These results add further evidence of the role of vascular risk factors in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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