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Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins, study finds

September 18, 2024

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Research shows that statins may benefit those over the age of 70, too. BSIP/Getty Images

Statins are a type of medication that can help lower a person’s “bad” cholesterol, helping reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease.
Statins are generally recommended for adults between the ages of 40 and 75 who have heart disease risk factors.
Despite having higher risks for cardiovascular disease, fewer older adults use statins.
Researchers from the University of Oxford found statin treatment…

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