The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs


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ClassGraphic Explore the pros and cons of taking statin drugs to lower cholesterol. Despite the rosy picture painted in advertisements, these drugs have serious and sometimes fatal side effects. Their benefits have been hyped while their dangers have been underplayed. We will also discuss some alternative methods to maintain cardiovascular health. 
 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Tue

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Barbara Roberts, MD 

 

Notice

Please read:  Suggested reading:Barbara H. Roberts: The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs, (Simon & Schuster, 2012) available on Amazon. For the first class: Bring your questions about the best ways to prevent heart disease.

Tuition: 

$15.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, September 22, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/23/2025 Tue 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Barbara Roberts, MD  ClassRoom

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