dementia, Antidepressants

Antidepressants may hasten decline from dementia, study says. Experts are unconvinced
Antidepressants worsened cognition in patients with dementia, according to a new study, but some experts strongly disagree with the findings.
Antidepressants May Worsen Dementia, Study Shows
New study shows dementia patients who are on antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), over time may experience faster cognitive decline.
Antidepressants might hasten decline from dementia
A specific class of antidepressant medications -- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors -- actually might speed up brain decline among some dementia patients, a new Swedish study suggests.
Dementia: Some Antidepressants May Speed Up Decline, Neuroscientists Warn
Researchers hope their findings help doctors prescribe antidepressants "that are better adapted for patients with dementia."
Antidepressants may be worsening dementia decline — why doctors will still prescribe them
New research suggests that certain antidepressants could accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients, though outside experts urge caution in interpreting the findings.
Do Antidepressants Speed Cognitive Decline in Dementia?
A real-world analysis suggests antidepressants may lead to faster cognitive decline in patients with dementia, but experts urge caution in drawing any firm conclusions.
Experts question study linking antidepressants to cognitive decline
A new study published in BMC Medicine suggests antidepressant use may accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia, but some health experts are cautioning against drawing such conclusions. In the study,
Dementia warning as antidepressants could speed up memory loss in older people
Antidepressants may accelerate memory loss in older adults with dementia, a major Swedish study has revealed. Research from the Karolinska Institute found that patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),
Dementia risk could be lowered by doing this for 5 minutes a day: study
A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that five minutes a day of light exercise may ...
Bolivian community with just 1% dementia and the ‘healthiest hearts in the world’ follow this diet
The Tsimané people boast the “healthiest hearts on the planet” and brains that age far more slowly than their Western counterparts, with just 1% of the population showing signs of dementia. Research ...
New study reveals vaping may increase risk of dementia and heart disease
New research indicates that e-cigarettes may pose greater health risks than traditional smoking, including increased chances ...
Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it
A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.
Low Levels Of This Vitamin Were Just Linked To Dementia. Are You Getting Enough?
The cut-off between normal and deficient vitamin B12 blood levels varies by lab, but anything lower than 200 or 250 pg/mL is ...
All the News That’s Fit: Smoke and dementia, genes in the soil, and life spent in the bathroom
The ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) — tiny bits of genetic code that allow bacteria to ...
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Recognizing dementia: Families, caregivers urged to seek out assistance
What stood out for Steamboat Springs resident Kelli Root was when her mom, a retired homemaker and teacher, could not ...
This Is How Long You Need To Work Out To Actually Lower Your Dementia Risk
A new study explores the brain benefits of exercise, and exactly how much exercise can lower your risk of dementia. Here's ...