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Shingles linked with higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline

August 31, 2024

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New research links shingles with a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline. Image credit: Axel Heimken/picture alliance via Getty Images.

If a person has had shingles, they are at higher risk of subjective cognitive decline, which may lead to further cognitive issues, says a new study.
Anyone who has had chickenpox in their lives is at risk of getting shingles due to its virus that never leaves the system, and which causes shingles.
The study underscores the value of being vaccinated…

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