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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Reduces Dementia Risk by 20% in Welsh Natural Experiment

Study Design & Methodology Researchers used a unique natural experiment in Wales to study the causal effect of live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccination (Zostavax) on dementia. They exploited a sharp eligibility cutoff where: This created an abrupt change in vaccination rates (from 0.01% to 47.2%) between nearly identical populations, allowing researchers to bypass traditional confounding concerns […]

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25-Year Japanese Study Identifies Optimal Diet and Lifestyle Factors for Cognitive Health and Functional Aging

A 25-year longitudinal study, the National Institute for Longevity Sciences – Longitudinal Study of Aging (NILS-LSA), reveals that specific dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and psychological factors significantly impact cognitive function and higher-level functional capacity in aging individuals. Notably, higher intake of certain fatty acids, soybeans, green tea, and dairy, coupled with dietary diversity, not smoking,

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7-Year Clinical Trial Shows Synergistic Effects of Combined Telmisartan-Rosuvastatin Therapy in Preventing Dementia Among Elderly Hypertensive Patients, with Enhanced Benefits for APOE ε4 Carriers

TL;DR: A 7-year randomized clinical trial found that combining telmisartan (blood pressure medication) and rosuvastatin (cholesterol medication) significantly reduced dementia risk and cognitive decline in elderly hypertensive patients. The combination was particularly effective for patients carrying the APOE ε4 gene variant, which is associated with increased dementia risk. Key Findings: This study provides strong evidence

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