Statins found to cut heart attack and stroke risk after age 70, study shows

A study has found that statin medications, commonly used to lower cholesterol, can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The research, conducted by Monash University in Australia, showed that statin therapy lowered the risk of a first major cardiovascular event by 30% in people over the age of 70, according to Russia Today.

The trials lasted around 10 years and involved 10,000 participants, some of whom received statins while others were given a placebo. Researchers then compared the health outcomes between the two groups. The findings could influence how doctors manage cardiovascular risk in older adults.

Statins are used to reduce cholesterol levels and have been proven to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, their use in older adults has been debated due to limited evidence in this age group.