Statins are drugs used to lower cholesterol and, in recent years, have often been touted as a 21st-century weapon against heart disease. Some studies have gone further, suggesting the drugs — which go by well-known market names like Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor — may also help prevent arthritis, bone fractures and cancer, reduce inflammation and help aid kidney function.

A new Dutch study adds another possible benefit: protection against Alzheimer's disease.

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