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Is the shingles vaccine the secret to living longer and delaying dementia? Here’s what the science says.
MarketWatch • • health
Key Points:
- Biohackers are increasingly using the shingles vaccine Shingrix to potentially prevent heart problems and delay dementia, despite limited clinical evidence.
- A recent study published in Nature Medicine found that Shingrix reduced the risk of ischemic heart disease by 10% and heart failure by 12% over seven years in Americans aged 60 and older.
- The study compared Shingrix to an older shingles vaccine that is no longer available in the U.S., highlighting Shingrix's improved health benefits.
- Doctors remain cautious and emphasize the need for more rigorous medical studies before recommending Shingrix for heart disease or dementia prevention.
