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Do Statins Cause Dementia? Exploring the Facts

Do Statins Cause Dementia? Exploring the Facts

Do you know one in three Americans dies of heart disease or stroke? The Federal Drug Administration approves seven types of statins as medical treatments: atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, and pitavastatin. These statins help control low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein levels. Many studies show that statins are effective in reducing the risk of…

Vascular Dementia Life Expectancy Over 80

Vascular Dementia Life Expectancy Over 80

Dementia affects over 55 million people around the world, with women being more impacted than men. It is the seventh leading cause of death globally, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form. While dementia can take many forms, the life expectancy after a diagnosis can vary based on factors like age and the specific…