Anjanette Tan, MD

Anjanette Tan, MD Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Statins = dementia? Not so fast. 🔬The evidence tells a very different story than what you've seen online. Time to separa...
04/17/2026

Statins = dementia? Not so fast. 🔬

The evidence tells a very different story than what you've seen online. Time to separate fact from fear.

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04/17/2026

Waiting to feel your high cholesterol before treating it is like waiting to see smoke before buying a fire extinguisher. 🔇

Atherosclerosis is silent. The lab number is the only early warning you get. That’s why it matters. That’s why the conversation with your doctor matters.

Follow for more on cholesterol, cardiovascular risk, and the kind of honest medical education that actually helps you make decisions.

Most people leave the doctor’s office not knowing their actual cardiovascular risk. That changes today. 📋Here’s exactly ...
04/16/2026

Most people leave the doctor’s office not knowing their actual cardiovascular risk. That changes today. 📋

Here’s exactly what to ask your doctor to check — from the basic lipid panel to ApoB, Lp(a), and your 10-year ASCVD score. These are not obscure tests. They’re evidence-based tools your doctor already knows about. You just have to ask.

Save this. Bring it to your next appointment. Share it with a parent, a sibling, a friend who’s been putting this off. 📍

04/15/2026

Your arteries aren’t waiting for you to feel ready. 💙

The most common thing I hear: “I’m going to try diet changes first.” And I support that — truly. But weeks turn into months, and meanwhile, the biological process of atherosclerosis keeps moving.

This isn’t a judgment. It’s a reminder that intention without action still has a cost.

Start where you are. Ask for help. Your future self needs you to do something today.

04/14/2026

"If you've heard that statins cause dementia — I need you to hear this."

Thank you for your question, here’s my answer to that!

The ACC/AHA released updated cholesterol guidelines in 2026. Here’s what they actually say about food — with real number...
04/14/2026

The ACC/AHA released updated cholesterol guidelines in 2026. Here’s what they actually say about food — with real numbers. 📊

Not vibes. Not “eat clean.” Specific dietary components, specific LDL reductions, and a Class 1 recommendation from the highest levels of cardiovascular medicine.

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04/13/2026

The side effect nobody mentions when you refuse a statin? Continued risk.

Statins are some of the most studied medications in history — and they save lives. If fear or misinformation has kept you from a conversation with your doctor, this is your nudge.

Concerns are valid. Questions are welcome. But walking out without a plan isn’t protecting you.

Drop your questions below. I read every one.đź’¬

04/10/2026

Filipino Americans are 2.8× more likely to have a heart attack than Chinese Americans — yet many of the warning signs go unrecognised. 5 symptoms to stop dismissing.

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The checklist Filipino Americans should bring to every appointment. Blood pressure, lipids, waist circumference, blood s...
04/09/2026

The checklist Filipino Americans should bring to every appointment. Blood pressure, lipids, waist circumference, blood sugar — and exactly what numbers to push for.

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04/08/2026

A 'normal' BMI doesn't mean low risk — not for Filipino American patients. Here's the clinical nuance that often gets missed in a 15-minute appointment.

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Your BMI might say 'normal.' The research says that's not the whole picture — especially if you're Filipino American. Sw...
04/07/2026

Your BMI might say 'normal.' The research says that's not the whole picture — especially if you're Filipino American. Swipe through to see the data, the thresholds your doctor may not be using, and exactly what to ask at your next appointment.

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04/06/2026

Filipino Americans have the highest rates of heart disease among Asian subgroups — and most won't hear about it at a routine check-up. Here's why the 'your weight is fine' conversation can be dangerous, and what to do instead.👇

Save this. Share it with your Nanay, your Tatay, your Tita, your Lolo. The conversation Filipino American families deserve has been 15 years overdue. đź«€

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