We all know the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." And this may prove true after new research suggests that eating an apple once a day may be just as beneficial as daily statin use when it comes to preventing vascular deaths in individuals over the age of 50. This is according to a study published in the BMJ.
Researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK say that in order to prevent heart disease, lifestyle changes are the first port of call.
But they also say previous research suggests that the use of statins may reduce the risk of vascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, regardless of a person's underlying risk of cardiovascular disease.
Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol. They are widely used for the prevention of recurrent heart disease or stroke.
Earlier this year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that the benefits of statin use outweigh the risks associated with high cholesterol.
The investigators note that with so much supporting evidence for the use of statins, particularly in those aged over 50, medical professionals in the UK are calling for more widespread use of the drug.
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