January 20, 2017 Men’s Journal (Jan. 10) – Statins are highly effective at lowering LDL cholesterol, important for men with a heightened risk of heart disease, but new research suggests it may also hinder fitness. “Mice that received statins gradually reduced the amount of voluntary wheel running over the course of two weeks, whereas the mice that received saline maintained their mileage,” says lead researcher Marni Boppart, a professor of kinesiology and community health at Illinois. January 20, 2017 By: Photos By: Tags Related Articles