Taking statins doesn't seem to slow down memory loss in older people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's, according to a study that followed them for 18 months.

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What is the impact of ongoing statin use on cognitive decline and dementia progression in older adults with mild-moderate Alzheimer disease?

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The study looked at whether taking statins affects memory decline in older adults with Alzheimer’s, and found no real difference between those who took statins and those who didn’t—just like the claim says.

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What is the impact of ongoing statin use on cognitive decline and dementia progression in older adults with mild-moderate Alzheimer disease?

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285529

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