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  • Website: Cognitive Vitality
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Research has shown that taking statins later in life will not prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia. Statins are used to manage cholesterol. Cholesterol management may lower your risk for getting Alzheimer’s disease as you get older.


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Rated on: 8/22/2017 4:19:16 PM

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