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A Possible Alzheimer Risk Factor

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A certain kind of fat in the blood may increase the risk of Alzheimer's.

Researchers at the Mayo clinic linked the fatty compound called ceramide to the disease.

They found seniors with the highest levels in their blood were 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's.

Doctors said larger studies will determine if ceramide can one day help diagnose the disease.