dementia
Some antidepressants may be linked to dementia: study
Anticholinergic drugs block certain nerve impulses to reduce spasms of the bladder muscles.
Dementia patients likely to take unnecessary medicines: study
These medications are typically recommended for short term use but are commonly used long term by people with dementia.
Does alcohol cause dementia?
The findings from the study are published in the journal Lancet Public Health.
Study finds sitting for too long may increase dementia risk
MTL thinning can be a precursor to cognitive decline and dementia in middle-aged and older adults.
Dementia risk high for people who sit too much
The researchers found that sedentary behaviour is a significant predictor of thinning of the MTL which has an impact on forming memories.
Study finds women who enter menopause late in life less likely to get dementia
Study found that those who entered menopause naturally, but later than average, fared better in ‘verbal memory’ tests.
Simple test could help doctors diagnose degenerative brain diseases
A new study's findings suggest that doctors should measure the blood pressure and heart rate of patients after they stand up.
Slower walking can lead to Dementia: Study
People who had a poorer ability to think and make decision were also more likely to be diagnosed with dementia.
Beet compound may help treat Alzheimer's: study
The discovery could lead to the development of drugs that may alleviate some of the long-term effects of the disease.
Physically fit women 90 per cent less likely to develop dementia
This indicates that negative cardiovascular processes may be happening in midlife that could increase dementia risk much later in life.