High Cholesterol and Hypertension May Put Individuals At An Increased Risk Of Alzheimer's
According to researchers, middle-aged individuals with elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure may be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. A review of 1,400 patient medical records conducted at the University of Kuopio in Finland found that adults who had high cholesterol and high systolic blood pressure were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. According to researcher Dr. Miia Kivipelto, "Now we have more reason to pay attention to proper treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol)." "Not only do you reduce your chances of, say, heart attack, but you also can reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease."
Source: British Medical Journal 2001; 322: 1447-1451
According to researchers, middle-aged individuals with elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure may be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. A review of 1,400 patient medical records conducted at the University of Kuopio in Finland found that adults who had high cholesterol and high systolic blood pressure were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. According to researcher Dr. Miia Kivipelto, "Now we have more reason to pay attention to proper treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol)." "Not only do you reduce your chances of, say, heart attack, but you also can reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease."
Source: British Medical Journal 2001; 322: 1447-1451