3. Statins
“So far, cardiovascular drugs overall are the most studied in relation to dementia risk, including medications used to treat high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and high lipid levels,” says Dr. Ding. The reason these have gained such attention is because the research has established strong connections between cardiovascular diseases and dementia, she explains.
One systematic review and meta-analysis of 55 observational studies involving more than seven million people found that statin use is associated with a 14 percent lower risk of dementia and an 18 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared with not taking statins…
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