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Windsor-Essex Alzheimer's Society raises awareness of dementia
Windsor Star (blog) Kelsey Henry, 23, takes part in the dementia challenge during the Healthy Mind Expo organized by the Alzheimer Society Windsor-Essex County at Devonshire Mall, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. Participants wore taped gloves, earplugs, and glasses that were … |
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Certain Antidepressants, Sleep Aids Associated with Higher Dementia Risk – Mad In America
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Certain Antidepressants, Sleep Aids Associated with Higher Dementia Risk
Mad In America Greater cumulative doses of antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants and other drugs that are anticholinergic or block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine are associated with significant increases in dementia and Alzheimer's, according to a study in … Use of sleeping pills fall as link with dementia concerns doctors |
Medications that might increase risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s – VOXXI
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Medications that might increase risk of dementia or Alzheimer's
VOXXI One of the most terrifying aspects of getting older is the possibility of degenerative brain disease. Though science has made huge strides in understanding such conditions, there are no cures, and no way to completely prevent the development of … Use of sleeping pills fall as link with dementia concerns doctors |
Use of sleeping pills fall as link with dementia concerns doctors – ITV News
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Use of sleeping pills fall as link with dementia concerns doctors
ITV News Fewer people in Guernsey are being prescribed sleeping pills because of the possibility of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The decline in people using prescribed sleeping pills started when a link was found by The University of … Certain Antidepressants, Sleep Aids Associated with Higher Dementia Risk |
Media Release: Alzheimer Scotland launches Let’s Talk about Dementia campaign – allmediascotland.com (press release)
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Media Release: Alzheimer Scotland launches Let's Talk about Dementia campaign
allmediascotland.com (press release) STARTING in February 2015, Alzheimer Scotland – Action on Dementia is launching a Let's Talk about Dementia campaign. The campaign aims to open up more discussion on the subject of dementia and to raise awareness of the importance of early … |
A day with dementia – Jackson Sun
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A day with dementia
Jackson Sun Luckily, for me, it was only a simulation. I'd just experienced the Virtual Dementia Tour hosted Thursday by the Elmcroft of Jackson Senior Living Facility. First, special inserts were put in my shoes to simulate the pain sensation felt by many … |
Common Sleep and Allergy Medications Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer’s – AARP News (blog)
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Common Sleep and Allergy Medications Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's
AARP News (blog) A new study links long-term use of common medications — including over-the-counter drugs for insomnia and hay fever — to a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Medications in the study included antihistamines found in Benadryl … Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia Study suggests sleeping drugs can increase risk of Alzheimer's Media dementia scare over hay fever and sleep drugs |
Researchers Discover Potential Vascular Dementia Treatment – Sunrise Senior Living Blog (blog)
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Researchers Discover Potential Vascular Dementia Treatment
Sunrise Senior Living Blog (blog) Researchers from the University of St. George's in London discovered that an erectile dysfunction drug may also help those dealing with vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is a condition that affects cognitive processing in the brain, the Alzheimer's … |
High Use Of Common Drugs Linked To Dementia, Alzheimer’s – Health Aim
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High Use Of Common Drugs Linked To Dementia, Alzheimer's
Health Aim A direct link has been observed between the usage of anticholinergic drugs and developing symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer's. Anticholinergic restrain the process of acetylcholine neurotransmitters to reach the nerve cells. The higher risk for dementia … |
Common Over-the-Counter Medicines Linked to Dementia in New Study – ABC News
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Common Over-the-Counter Medicines Linked to Dementia in New Study
ABC News None of them had dementia or Alzheimer's disease when the study started, and they kept careful records about the drugs they took. The researchers found that people who took more anticholinergic drugs — which affect the nervous system and are in … Dementia And Alzheimer's Disease Link To Common Drugs Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia |