Medications

The estimates are staggering: nearly 40 million American adults take a statin in order to lower their levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, which can lead to blocked arteries and heart attacks if not kept under control. While a healthy lifestyle is also critical for keeping cardiac risk at bay, there’s…

As a follow-up to our previous article portending the next new drug for Alzheimer’s, the FDA has now given approval under its accelerated approval pathway to the new medication Leqembi (originally known as Lecanemab). This drug was developed to help slow down cognitive decline in those with Mild Cognitive Impairment…

Given the mounting skepticism about the health benefits of so many supplements, it’s probably no surprise that prescription statins are found to be the most effective means of lowering cholesterol. In an important new study examining the use of statins to lower cholesterol versus the health value of 6 common…

Along with Halloween and the changing color of leaves, Fall is the established time for Medicare Open Enrollment, which started on October 15th and runs through December 7th. While this period repeats every year (and we review it each year on agebuzz), your own situation may change from year to…

You may remember that more than a year ago, we posted a story on the arrival of a new drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. That drug is Aduhelm, and while it is technically on the market and available, its use has been greatly limited…

If given the choice, most of us would likely opt for a longer life. But is this an actual choice? Aren’t the lengths of our lives largely predetermined by our genetic makeup? As it turns out, genetics is but one element when it comes to your longevity- your environment and…