Older adults should consider statins for better health

Older adults should consider statins for better health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

Share on PinterestResearch shows that statins may benefit those over the age of 70, too. BSIP/Getty ImagesStatins 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…

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