What are statins and can they reduce your risk of dementia?

More than 64,000 people in Ireland currently suffer from dementia — and this figure is predicted to more than double over the next 20 years

There are more than 64,000 people in Ireland currently suffering from dementia

Statins are not the most popular drugs, with many people who take them as a matter of necessity to keep their cholesterol under control, often grumbling about muscle twinges and joint aches.

But earlier this year, a new study appeared to provide another compelling reason to take them.