Drastically lowering blood pressure may help protect memory and thinking skills later in life, researchers reported Monday — the first hopeful sign that it’s possible to lower rates of mental decline. The large blood pressure study looked at more than 9,000 people over the age of 50 years old found…
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Some studies have suggested that alcohol consumption could expose people to a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. But the mechanics behind this relationship have been unclear — until now. Alzheimer’s disease affects a person’s memory, as well as their reasoning and decision-making abilities. In the brain, Alzheimer’s is…
Antiepileptic drugs increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia
The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, DZNE. Continuous use of antiepileptic drugs for a period exceeding one year was associated with a…