Levels of _____ in the blood increase faster in Alzheimer caregivers than in older adults who do not care for a critically ill spouse.

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IL-6 (Interleukin-6) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is known to be released in response to stress. Studies have shown that levels of IL-6 increase faster in Alzheimer caregivers than in older adults who do not care for a critically ill spouse. Elevated levels of IL-6 have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Levels of _____ in the Blood Increase Faster in Alzheimer