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.
Antidepressants may be worsening dementia — 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.
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."
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 increase with low levels of essential vitamin
Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California ...
'Heartbreak as dementia made grandad forget me'
"For my grandad, who felt like my best friend, to forget me overnight, it was soul-destroying," says Katie Robinson, ...
Just 5 Minutes of Movement a Day Could Help Prevent Dementia
Research indicates that even frail older adults can experience health benefits from engaging in light exercise. Engaging in ...
Bruce Willis' daughter gives glimpse into actor’s birthday plans with ‘ironclad’ family as he battles dementia
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter, Scout, shared a glimpse of what their strong family unit has in store for the actor's ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...