
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Aging in Study of 3,800
Getting a shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash. New research shows it could actually slow down how fast your body ages.
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Getting a shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash. New research shows it could actually slow down how fast your body ages.

A common vaccine designed to prevent shingles may also protect against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Multiple studies across three countries show vaccinated adults face significantly lower dementia rates.

Scientists have identified three medicines already on pharmacy shelves that could help fight Alzheimer's, with a shingles vaccine leading the pack. The discovery could fast-track new treatments by years and save billions in development costs.

A common vaccine given to seniors might do more than prevent shingles. Scientists found it could actually slow down biological aging and reduce the inflammation that drives age-related diseases.

A USC study of 3,800 older adults found that the shingles vaccine doesn't just prevent disease—it may actually slow biological aging. Vaccinated seniors showed lower inflammation and younger biological profiles than unvaccinated peers.