Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I am going to start with the answer to the question of whether statins cause dementia and then provide the details backing up my answer. Statins do not cause dementia. But if you are someone who thinks that statins do cause dementia and you need to see the evidence to refute that claim, then read on. The answer is: No.

Dementia 52

Dementia Cholesterol Biomarkers Coronary Artery Disease 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

BackgroundBrain arterial diameters (BADs) are novel imaging biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease, cognitive decline, and dementia. Brain arterial diameters for 13 segments were measured and averaged to obtain a global measure of BADs as well as the posterior and anterior circulations.

Cerebrovascular Disease 40

Cerebrovascular Disease Dementia Biomarkers Risk Factors 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 22, 2023

Being a carrier of the APOE4 gene variant is associated with higher rates of the most common type of dementia, late-onset dementia. Of those with late-onset dementia, up to 65% are carriers of the APOE4 gene variant 1. Of those with late-onset dementia, up to 65% are carriers of the APOE4 gene variant 1. What to do?

Cholesterol 52

Cholesterol Dementia Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Artery Disease 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding where you sit on this continuum is a key part of defining your future risk of heart disease but also dementia, and many cancers. The further along the line of insulin resistance you sit, the higher your risk of all the leading causes of death, including heart disease, dementia and many cancers 5. Circulation.

Risk Factors 92

Risk Factors Heart Disease Dementia Cardiovascular Disease 92