Statins and dementia may be more closely linked through cardiovascular health than previously recognised, according to a large Danish observational study. Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who started statin therapy earlier had a lower subsequent risk of dementia. The nationwide study included 132,585 people in Denmark who developed type 2 diabetes between 2006 and 2019. None were…
Tag: Dementia Prevention
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Dementia Increasing in Africa: Causes and Solutions
Dementia is increasing in Africa and the Middle East faster than in any other region in the world. This was a stark warning highlighted at the 17th International Federation on Ageing (IFA) conference, held for the first time on African soil in Cape Town. However, the resounding message from global experts is one of hope and empowerment. Up to 45%…