Combination treatment with agents that inhibit different aspects of the signal transduction pathways for interleukin 6 mediated inflammation, including Statins, Bisphosphonates and Polyphenolic Compounds, will be transformational and have better efficacy with fewer side effects in the prevention and treatment of aging and age-related disorders including atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, dementia and some forms of arthritis and tumors. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is dementia.