A relatively mundane middle-aged rite of passage – shingles vaccination – might offer an added benefit: protection against, or even the slowing the progression of, dementia. Read more
Buffalonews - Dec 18
New research finds that the shingles vaccine could reduce the likelihood of developing dementia and may even slow the disease in people that have already been diagnosed. With dementia cases expected to rise potentially affecting up to 42% of people after the age of 55, researchers say these resul... Read more
Nbc News - Dec 08
A large quasi-experimental study in Wales shows that eligibility for shingles vaccination is linked to fewer new mild cognitive impairment diagnoses and lower dementia-related mortality. Benefits appear strongest in women and are observed at multiple stages of the dementia disease course. Read more
Medical News - Dec 08
Scientists believe the shingles vaccine may slow down the progression of symptoms. Read more
Wbur - Dec 03
An unusual public health policy in Wales may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. Read more
Medical News - Dec 02
People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection. Read more
The Mercury News - Oct 30
The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits. Read more
New York Post - Oct 27
The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, researchers reported in a new study. Read more
Upi - Oct 20
Every year shingles affects about 1 million Americans, causing painful rashes that disrupt daily life. If you’re over 50, talk to your Kroger pharmacist or visit easyvax.com to learn about prevention. Read more
Wcpo - Oct 14
