The Tiny Annoyance That’s Secretly Killing Seniors — And Why Most People Ignore It
A huge gap exists between what the data shows — statins dramatically reduce cardiovascular death — and what people feel: minor side effects like biliousness. This cognitive bias, where immediate discomfort outweighs invisible prevention, is causing millions of seniors to make a deadly trade. The article argues that the most dangerous side effect of statins is not the stomach ache, but the silence of the benefit.