Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests.

Could changes in cholesterol be a warning sign of dementia? A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol fluctuates significantly over time are more likely to develop dementia than those with stable levels.

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults.

Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a study published in the January 29,

Changes to a person's cholesterol over time might have a surprising impact on their risk of dementia, a new study found.