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The higher dementia risk associated with high HDL-choleterol levels appeared to be independent of traditional dementia risk factors, including physical activity level, alcohol intake, education, diabetes, or smoking,
Weight loss of 5% or greater was associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality among older healthy adults, particularly men, highlighting the importance of monitoring these patients for weight changes, according to researchers.“As people get older, their weight may change, but it's not clear how much this matters for their health,” Sultana Monira Hussain, PhD, a senior