The vaccine that can dramatically reduce your risk of dementia
This vaccine can dramatically cut your dementia risk. And it is readily available
- A study found that the shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia by 20% over seven years.
- The study focused on an older version of the vaccine, while a newer, more effective version is currently recommended for adults 50 and older.
- Shingles, a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus, can have serious complications, including vision loss and lingering nerve pain.
- The link between shingles and dementia may be due to inflammation, blood vessel infection in the brain, and the formation of amyloid protein.
- Further research is needed to determine if the newer shingles vaccine offers the same dementia protection.