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tapvr heart disease :: Article Creator Statins May Lower Risk For Heart Disease And Death, Even In Very Old Adults A new study from the University of Hong Kong found that statins effectively lowered all-cause and cardiovascular deaths among older adults. Statins control the production of "bad" cholesterol, reducing the overall amount of circulating cholesterol in the body — although they do not affect dietary cholesterol. Cholesterol is linked to atherosclerosis, a leading risk factor for heart disease. Statins are medications that reduce LDL cholesterol levels, otherwise known as "bad" cholesterol. LDL cholesterol may lead to deposited plaques in blood vessels, hardening and narrowing them and reducing healthy blood flow. It is a contributing factor to atherosclerosis and heart disease. Research on treating and preventing other heart disease-related conditions with statins is ongoing. Now, a new study from resear...