Having a fluctuating cholesterol level has been linked with higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
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Fluctuating blood lipid levels linked with higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
The fact that having high cholesterol can cause health problems is well known. But a total cholesterol level that fluctuates a lot — either up or down within a five-year period — might also be problematic by raising the risk of later dementia, a new study found.
