Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia
Karolinska Institutet via EurekAlert! – New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others,…
Ancient Herb Shows Promise in Fighting Dementia
Osaka Metropolitan University via News-Medical – Attempts to discover a breakthrough dementia drug might be drawing attention these days, but traditional medicinal products can offer hints for preventive medicine. Traditional medicinal…
Nanoplastics Promote Conditions for Parkinson’s Across Various Lab Models
Duke Health – DURHAM, N.C. – A novel study sounds the alarm on the need for a new area of research. Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally…
Indian Spice Cuts Dementia Risk by 40%
Al Sears, MD, CNS – By age 60, you have a 50/50 chance of having a clinically enlarged prostate. And it only gets worse every year. When your prostate isn’t…
Greater Body Fat Found to Be a Risk Factor for Reduced Cognitive Function
McMaster University via News-Medical – A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults. Even when the researchers…