The cumulative use of strong anticholinergics is associated with an increased risk for dementia in a dose-response pattern; ...

However, a new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that these medications may quietly increase the ...

A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new ...

An estimated 57 million people were living with dementia globally in 2021, with Alzheimer’s disease accounting for 60–70% of all cases. Now, a new study warns that adults who take certain prescription ...

For the millions of people worldwide living with dementia, medication management presents unique challenges. While certain drugs help manage symptoms and slow cognitive decline, others can ...

More than 55 million people have dementia worldwide. It’s a disease that robs you of your ability to think, remember, and behave normally. Researchers don’t know exactly what causes it, but some ...

While you’re focused on eating brain-healthy foods and staying mentally sharp, some medications sitting in your medicine cabinet could be silently undermining your cognitive health. Two widely ...

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Misuse of over-the-counter anticholinergics, antihistamines and decongestants is an easily overlooked eye health ...