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Statins can protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new study

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 22, 2009 -- High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, many cholesterol lowering drugs, including statins, have been developed in recent years.



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