Abnormally high levels of HDL-C (> 80 mg/dL) are linked to increased risk of dementia in older adults: Study
California [US], December 1 (ANI): An increased risk of dementia in older persons has been linked to abnormally high levels of HDL-C, also referred to as good cholesterol, according to a Monash University-led study. Extremely high levels of HDL-C associated with dementia risk were unusual, unrelated to food, and more likely to be indicative of a metabolic condition, according to researchers. The results could aid medical professionals in identifying an elderly patient population that may be susceptible to dementia, especially those 75 years of age and above. One of the largest investigations on the relationship between elevated HDL-C levels and