Statins fail to prevent dementia, Alzheimer's disease

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Statins fail to prevent dementia, Alzheimer's disease

theheart.org

High serum cholesterol may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia, but lowering cholesterol levels with statins does not prevent these problems, according to a new report.

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Tags: Cholesterol, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Disease and Condition

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