Statins After 75: What New Research Found

Researchers followed 1,160 adults with an average age of about 80, none of whom had a history of heart disease. Half were randomly assigned to keep taking their statin, and half stopped. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
September 16, 2026

Happy Wednesday!

Today, we’ll cover what new research suggests about taking statins after age 75, as well as a doctor’s top advice for maintaining lifelong physical and brain health.

Let's dive in!

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
Statins After 75: What New Research Found
Statins After 75: What New Research Found
Researchers followed 1,160 adults with an average age of about 80, none of whom had a history of heart disease. Half were randomly assigned to keep taking their statin, and half stopped.
A Doctor’s Advice for Lifelong Physical and Brain Health
A Doctor’s Advice for Lifelong Physical and Brain Health
Protecting brain health demands proactive, balanced living–guarding against chronic burnout and stress, aging, and other stressors.
image alt

Enjoy The Epoch Times with a 7-day free trial, then $26 for one year!

The Epoch Times strives to fill the void at a time when partisan and biased reporting has become commonplace. As staunch believers in traditional journalism, we rigorously pursue facts and accuracy, leaving views strictly as opinions.

When you do choose to explore people’s perspectives, we guarantee you the freedom of thought. Too often, certain voices are suppressed or silenced—that’s never the case at The Epoch Times. Browsing through the commentaries, you will immediately recognize honest, refreshing, and at times courageous discussions on topics perhaps purposefully left out by others: Why Grandparents Matter More Than Ever; America Is Building Again; Why Young People Keep Falling for Communist Ideology... They are truly a feast for the mind.

Start experiencing a publication that’s truly one of a kind.

It’s risk-free, and you can cancel anytime.

Subscribe Now

Top Stories

 
 
image alt
WORDS OF WISDOM

You can't get away from yourself by moving from one place to another.
– Ernest Hemingway –
image alt
Healthy Living

 
 
Today's Recipe Idea

 
 
image alt
<i>Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich</i>
Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich
Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopathic Expert
Veggie Egg Bites
These savory egg bites make an easy, nourishing breakfast, with fiber and protein that you can further boost with added chicken or turkey sausages.
How to Make It

Worth a Look

 
 
Exercise Your Brain

 
 
Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily.

Looking for more Spot the Difference? Play it here and here.

Want to play something else? See all games.
Thank you for reading Rise & Shine!

Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better!

Do you know someone who would like this newsletter?
Share this sign up link with your friend.

Prefer push notifications?
Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play.

Trouble viewing this email? View in browser.
mt

0 Response to "Statins After 75: What New Research Found"