Significant year-to-year fluctuations in cholesterol levels without changes in medication may indicate that older adults have a higher risk for cognitive decline or dementia, according to preliminary ...

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often called “bad” cholesterol, can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, raising heart disease ...

For older adults watching their cholesterol, maintaining steady levels might be just as important as keeping them low, according to new research.

Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new ...

Research from over a decade ago suggests that having blood type A may influence your risk of having high cholesterol levels.

When it comes to timing your breakfast for better cholesterol, the general consensus is the earlier, the better. “A balanced ...

A new study suggests that significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels among older adults, not linked to changes in ...

Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; kidney ...

A study of more than 9,800 adults in their 70s showed that those with stable cholesterol levels had a "significantly lower" ...

A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to ...

All participants had undergone three yearly measurements of their total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. In the six years after the cholesterol assessments, ...