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Does High Cholesterol Increase the Risk of Dementia? Part 2

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This is the first study that clearly shows that dementia can be delayed or prevented by modifying life style factors and lowering cholesterol.

At the moment, data clearly show that life style influence can lead to an increased risk for dementia. However, the role of genetics is not well established. In any case, there is now a clear trend among some physicians recommending life style changes to reduce blood cholesterol. Reducing cholesterol may help reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia later in life.

So how should consumers reduce cholesterol levels?

Keeping fit, eating right and exercising regularly not only maintains the heart healthy but also keeps the brain intact and sharp. For most consumers the good news is that cholesterol lowering does not always have to be done with use of drugs. Changes in diet and life style in middle life are the cheapest and most efficient ways to reduce cholesterol. Irrespective of the genetic make up, walking everyday, eating healthy and keeping your weight down may go a long ways towards reducing the risk of dementia.

For more on cholesterol monitors, please visit www.medexsupply.com

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/707277

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Shamir Benji

one hundred percent, i agree. thanks
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October 2, 2009 - 6:23am

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Hi...
Thank you so much for sharing this information. Cholesterol is indeed very harmful to heart. It is the cause of 90% artery blockages resulting into heart attacks. Hence one should always take cholesterol free foods to avoid heart diseases.
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September 21, 2009 - 3:04am

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