Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'
In a mouse study, researchers found that zolpidem (Ambien), a common sleep aid, could prevent the brain from effectively ...
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Prostate drugs may find role in dementia, say US scientists
Dementia with Lewy bodies ... so the discovery that commonly used drugs may reduce the risk of the disease is a beacon of hope for patients and their carers. The main finding of the observational ...
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Common sleep drugs are linked to dementia, study finds
Previous research has associated sleep medications with other health risks, such as falls, fractures, car accidents, and ...
Aging for Amateurs: There are ways to limit your risk of dementia. Here are suggestions.
The number of people diagnosed with dementia is skyrocketing worldwide. But treating even common health issues like high ...
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
The new estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have ...
Dementia Risk for Americans Over 55 Soars to 42%
A groundbreaking study reveals that Americans over 55 now face a 42% risk of developing dementia, significantly higher than ...
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Breakthrough drugs herald ‘new era’ in battle against dementia, experts predict
Before treatment, patients need a diagnosis confirmed ... which look for “biomarkers” of dementia, to be used for diagnosis in clinics in place of expensive scans. Meanwhile, trial results ...