ainst shingles could potentially delay the onset of dementia, according to new research from South Korea. The study, which involved nearly a quarter of a million people, found that those who received the vaccine were 10-20% less likely to develop dementia than those who did not. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, and can cause painful rashes. The vaccine can reduce the risk of developing shingles by up to 90%. While the study did not prove that the vaccine directly reduces dementia risk, the researchers believe that it may boost the immune system, which could in turn protect the brain from damage
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