- If a person has had shingles, they are at higher risk of subjective cognitive decline, which may lead to further cognitive issues, says a new study.
- Anyone who has had chickenpox in their lives is at risk of getting shingles due to its virus that never leaves the system, and which causes shingles.
- The study underscores the value of being vaccinated against shingles.
- Men with a certain gene are at somewhat higher risk of cognitive issues than women.
People who have had shingles, or herpes zoster,…
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