In recent years, there has been debate in the scientific community as to whether or not statins, a common medication to lower cholesterol, increases risk of dementia. Some research shows that yes, it does. Other research finds it may actually have a protective effect. The evidence and therefore the media tend to swing back and...

High cholesterol, especially “bad” cholesterol, poses a significant threat to heart health, increasing the risk of heart diseases and heart attacks. “Bad” cholesterol specifically refers to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. LDL contributes to plaque buildup in the walls of the heart’s arteries, leading to conditions like atherosclerosis (artery hardening). Atherosclerosis increases the risk of heart...

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