Written by Nicole Rowe, MD | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP Updated on February 11, 2025print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Table of contents Anticholinergic medications PPIs Pain medications Benzodiazepines FAQs Bottom line References Armand Burger/E+ via Getty Images Dementia is a growing concern among many aging people in the U.S. — especially Alzheimer’s disease. And since treatment options for dementia are...
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Brain degeneration in dementia with Lewy bodies begins early, study shows
by Annika Clemes, Karolinska Institutet Summary Findings for the Groups Mild Cognitive Impairment With Lewy Bodies (MCI-LB) and Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB). Credit: JAMA Neurology (2025). DOI:10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.4643 A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic has revealed important insights into brain degeneration in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This research, published in JAMA Neurology, could help doctors better monitor...
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New evidence links dementia to problems with the brain’s waste clearance system
by Zara Abrams, Keck School of Medicine of USC Cross-sectional association between the diffusion analysis along PVS (ALPS) index and the validated UDS3-EF in MarkVCID cohort (A), UCD_ADRC cohort (B), UCSF_MAC cohort (C), and FHS cohort (D). Credit: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2024). DOI: 10.1002/alz.14453 A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has tested a biomarker...
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Prevalence of dementia diagnoses increased in individuals with autism diagnosis
by Elana Gotkine Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have an increased prevalence of identified dementia diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Network Open. Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D., from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine the nationwide prevalence...
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Study shows ‘good’ cholesterol may protect against brain atrophy, dementia
by UT Southwestern Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, could give doctors and patients more insight into factors that affect cognitive health in aging...
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Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk
by Karolinska Institutet Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institute, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Cardiovascular disease and dementia are major public health challenges that cause a significant burden on both health care and society. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in...
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Could a pill provide the dementia-fighting benefits of exercise? A study in mice raises the possibility
by Leigh Hopper, University of Southern California Credit: CC0 Public Domain Could we pack the dementia-fighting benefits of exercise into a pill? An intriguing mouse study conducted by USC scientists suggests it may be possible. Exercise boosts blood flow, reduces stress and more. It also prompts muscles to secrete messengers that guard against Alzheimer’s disease by activating...
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Unexplained changes in cholesterol may help identify older adults at risk for dementia
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it could indicate an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024, held Nov. 16–18, 2024, in Chicago. “Older people...
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What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
by Nikki-Anne Wilson, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always a cause for concern. But when they begin to disrupt daily life, it could indicate the first signs of dementia. Another term that can crop up...