Tag Statins and Cognition

Statins, used to lower cholesterol, may affect cognition and memory in some people. Research is ongoing to understand their impact on brain function.

Mental Health

Could Cholesterol Medications Help Slow Dementia? Exploring the Heart and Brain Connection

Heart and brain connection showing how cholesterol medications may affect dementia risk

Emerging research suggests a strong heart–brain connection. This article explores whether cholesterol-lowering medications like statins may help reduce dementia risk, what current evidence shows, and why cardiovascular health matters for cognitive aging.

Aisha Saleem
December 15, 2025

Could Cholesterol Medications Help Slow Dementia? Exploring the Heart and Brain Connection

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