A 15-year study reveals that statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater effectiveness observed when taken earlier in life.
The findings were presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress
Aug 30, 2026
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What's the storyStatins, commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs, could cut the risk of dementia by as much as 15%, a long-term study has found.
The research showed that starting statin treatment earlier in life further decreases the chances of developing this debilitating disease.
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