Statins May Help Prevent Dementia

People take statins to lower cholesterol. But a study suggests the drugs also may help preserve the mind. The study included 1,674 Mexican-Americans over age 60. None had dementia. During the next five years, about 1 out of 4 people took a statin drug. A total of 130 people developed dementia. This occurred only half as often in people who took statins. Reuters Health news service wrote about the study July 29. It was published in the journal Neurology.