Correlates of Divorce/Separation Examined in Seniors With Dementia
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Later stage of dementia is associated with reduced odds of divorce or separation among older adults in the United States, while having more severe neuropsychiatric behavioral symptoms is associated with an inc…
Learn MoreResidential Fine Particulate Matter Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher residential levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are associated with higher rates of incident dementia, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Boya Zhang, Ph.D., …
Learn MoreMost Alzheimer’s Patients May Be Ineligible for Newly Approved Drugs
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two recently approved treatments offer newfound hope for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but most people who could benefit will likely be deemed ineligible, a new study finds.Alzheimer’…
Learn MoreVivir con la contaminación atmosférica aumenta las probabilidades de demencia, encuentra un estudio
MARTES, 15 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que respiran contaminación atmosférica a diario, en particular de los incendios forestales o de fuentes agrícolas, quizá deban añadir un aumento en el riesgo de demencia a su lista de probl…
Learn MoreLiving With Air Pollution Raises Chances of Dementia, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who daily breathe in air pollution, particularly from wildfires or agricultural sources, might need to add a heightened risk of dementia to their list of health concerns. New research looked at the pot…
Learn MoreStudy Looks at Links Between Anxiety Disorders, Benzodiazepines, Dementia
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders are associated with dementia risk, but for patients with anxiety disorders, no additional risk is seen with benzodiazepine use, according to a study published online July …
Learn More¿Unos antiácidos populares podrían aumentar las probabilidades de demencia?
JUEVES, 10 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que usan ciertos antiácidos durante años quizá tengan un riesgo más alto de desarrollar demencia, sugiere un estudio reciente. El estudio, que se publicó en la edición del 9 de agost…
Learn MoreCumulative PPI Use for More Than 4.4 Years Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cumulative use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 4.4 years is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Neurology.Carin Northuis, M.P.H., Ph…
Learn MoreCould Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to poi…
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