People with a diagnosis of dementia can also face depression. For this reason, they may end up taking antidepressant drugs. Now, a study has found that these drugs may be able to treat not just depression, but dementia itself. Read more...
"For the 50 million individuals worldwide ailing from Alzheimer’s disease, the announcements by pharmaceutical giants earlier this year that they will end research on therapeutics were devastating. The news is even more devastating considering projections that 100 million more people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease across the globe by 2050, all potentially without a medical means to better their quality of life." Read more...
"People with a diagnosis of dementia can also face depression. For this reason, they may end up taking antidepressant drugs. Now, a study has found that these drugs may be able to treat not just depression, but dementia itself." Read article...
"Anticholinergic medications used to treat bladder conditions, Parkinson's disease, and depression are associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a large study
published online April 25, 2018, by The BMJ. Anticholinergic drugs help to contract and relax muscles." Read more,,,,
"Men who quit smoking for a prolonged period drive down their overall risk for dementia compared with recent quitters and continuous smokers, results of a large longitudinal study suggest." Read more...
"A new study concludes that the changing of the seasons has a significant impact on cognition in older adults. According to the findings, winter may cause a measurable drop in mental ability." Read more...
"Research shows cardiovascular strength in your 30s, 40s, and 50s may reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia." Read more...
Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common condition, and - because of the aging population - it is becoming more common. This rise is mirrored by elevated usage of the blood-thinning drug, warfarin. The drug has saved countless lives, but new research shows a hidden danger - an increased risk of dementia in atrial fibrillation patients.
In some cases, worsening symptoms of depression in seniors might point to early dementia, a new study suggests.
A new brain study reveals some new clues about the biological mechanisms involved in natural forgetting of long-term memory.
Having high anxiety now can hurt your brain later, research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found.How Worrying Now Can Hurt Your Brain Down the Road . Marygrace Taylor. Men's Health. January 22, 2016. http://www.menshealth.com/health/anxiety-and-dementia?d=soc_MensHealthMag_TWITTER_Men's%20Health__
Many people with high blood pressure know that they could be at risk for stroke and heart attack. However, too many people, despite what they may know, still are not motivated by these facts to get their high blood pressure under control. Now a new risk of high blood pressure is emerging: the possible connection between uncontrolled blood pressure and dementia. Important new studies link high blood pressure, especially in midlife, to an increased risk for dementia later in life. Read more....
A recent study published in December, 2015 showed that consumption of coffee may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. According to the analysis of 11 studies, results showed a reductions of Alzheimer's disease with consumption of coffee. However, the results did not show any correlation between coffee consumption and cognitive decline and dementia. More studies are needed to identify whether there is any benefit of coffee consumption on cognitive decline and dementia.
Recent studies show the potential for exposure to organochlorines pesticides to have an impact on the cognitive decline later in life. The author suggested that more studies need to be done to identify whether there is a link between exposure to organochlorines and dementia.
"Past research has associated obesity with increased risk of dementia. But a new study - deemed the largest ever to assess the link between body mass index and dementia risk - suggests obesity could actually be a protective factor against the condition, while people who are underweight may be at increased risk."
