Early-onset Alzheimer’s typically starts in people’s 40s or 50s. High LDL cholesterol levels are linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, is often called the ‘bad’ type of cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to a build up in the arteries. Typical ways to decrease LDL cholesterol include: Eat heart-healthy foods, exercise, quit smoking, lose weight, and drink less alcohol.

Early-onset Alzheimer’s typically starts in people’s 40s or 50s.

High LDL cholesterol levels are linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds.

Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, is often called the ‘bad’ type of cholesterol.

High levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to a build up in the arteries.

Typical ways to decrease LDL cholesterol include:

• Eat heart-healthy foods,
• exercise,
• quit smoking,
• lose weight,
• and drink less alcohol.