About.com Health: Are Statins a Wonder Drug?

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications out there -- in addition to lowering cholesterol, they have a host of other benefits that can help your heart. Should I Take a Statin? While statins have certainly improved many people's lives, that's not to say they're for everyone. See More About:  preventing heart disease  cholesterol and triglycerides  hdl cholesterol Statins in Women For example, some doctors question whether women who are only at "medium risk" of heart disease should be prescribed a statin, given that research hasn't yet conclusively proven that they do indeed provide a benefit for that group. See More About:  statins  women and heart disease  cardiac risk reduction Diabetes: A Statin Side Effect? Some recent studies have found that high-dose statins may increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But for many people, the heart-health benefits of taking a statin may outweigh the risk. Other Statin Side Effects See More About:  statins and diabetes  statins  heart disease risk Keeping Your Heart Healthy There are several ways you can help protect your heart beyond statins, such as eating right and getting plenty of exercise. The Low-Cholesterol Diet See More About:  cardiac risk factors  preventing heart disease  Health Ads Home Health Health Benefits Health Eating Mental Health Health Women Heart Symptoms Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter How Aging Affects Your Hair Exercise Balls Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Preventing Gluten Cross-Contamination Managing Breast Pain   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Keep Your Resolution Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Advertisement