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Cholesterol and triglycerides moderate the effect of apolipoprotein E on memory functioning in older adults.
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences - 1 Mar 2007
de Frias Cindy M, Bunce David, Wahlin Ake, Adolfsson Rolf, Sleegers Kristel, Cruts Marc, Van Broeckhoven Christine, Nilsson Lars-Göran
Abstract excerpt
We used data from the Betula Study to examine associations between total cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein E on 10-year changes in cognitive performance. Tests assessing episodic memory (recall and recognition), semantic memory (knowledge and fluency), and visuospatial ability (block design) were administered to 524 nondemented adults (initial age of 55-80 years); multilevel modeling was applied to...
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