Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger.
Shingles vaccines appear to prevent dementia and slow biological aging, with newer vaccines potentially offering even greater protection than previously documented.
Luke O'Neill: How HRT and the shingles vaccine could protect us from Alzheimer's disease
Post-menopausal women face increased Alzheimer's risk; hormone replacement therapy may offer protection, and shingles vaccination might also reduce Alzheimer's risk.
A dose of the shingles vaccine may slow biological ageing and reduce inflammation in older adults, suggesting vaccination could promote healthier ageing.
How a common vaccine may help provide protection from dementia
Routine adult vaccinations, especially flu and shingles jabs, are associated with substantially lower risks of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in adults aged 50 and older.
