High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Cognitive Function and Mortality in a U.S. National Cohort

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Low levels of both high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and cognitive function are associated with increased mortality risk. HDL plays an important role in brain metabolism. We test the hypotheses that the relative protective effect of high HDL level as rel...

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Main Authors: Obisesan Thomas O, Gillum Richard F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/26