Could a Common Heart Medication Prevent Dementia?

For years, doctors have looked for treatments to prevent memory loss or dementia in patients. Some studies suggest drugs that lower cholesterol, al...

August 23, 2022
12:52 AM

For years, doctors have looked for treatments to prevent memory loss or dementia in patients. Some studies suggest drugs that lower cholesterol, also called statins, may help prevent dementia. But more information is needed to understand the role and benefits of statins for older adults. A study called PREVENTABLE is now enrolling participants in Kannapolis at the North Carolina Research Campus. The study will test if taking a statin can help prevent dementia, disability, and heart disease in adults aged 75 or older.

Duke University