These Blood Pressure Meds Slow Memory Loss
May 31, 2023
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UCal-Irvine researchers have discovered which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss in older adults.
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Suvorexant Reduces Alzheimer’s Tau & Amyloid Beta
May 29, 2023
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Researchers find that people with dementia who received the drug suvorexant showed a drop in tau and amyloid beta. The drug is already available for sleep problems in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Using Memantine to Prevent Alzheimer’s
May 24, 2023
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NAMENDA® / EBIXA® (generic MEMANTINE) is FDA-approved for Alzheimer’s. Learn about new research on how it may help in preventing or slowing dementia.
Lecanemab First Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
May 22, 2023
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Research shows that lecanemab is the first drug ever to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
No Smoking, Heart Health Linked to Cognitive Health
May 19, 2023
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Researchers have found both smoking and cardiovascular disease impair the ability to learn and memorize. Find out more.
Changing Medication Dosage Due to Alzheimer’s
May 17, 2023
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People with Alzheimer’s are often prescribed drugs for other conditions — including diabetes or high blood pressure — at the same doses as those without dementia. That practice might need to be reexamined.
FDA Votes 9-1 to Advance Rexulti for Alzheimer’s
May 15, 2023
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The FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for the treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s. It’s the first such treatment to be approved in the US. Learn more.
Best of 4 Alzheimer’s Drugs
May 10, 2023
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See safety and effectiveness rankings for four Alzheimer’s drugs. Ranked on concentration, memory, alertness and mood, learn what the researchers found.
Fighting Dementia with Play
May 3, 2023
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An international team of researchers finds that cognitive motor training helps fight Alzheimer’s and dementia, using a fitness game to show that cognitive motor training improves both cognitive and physical skills in people with significant dementia. Find out more.
5 Types of Blood Pressure Meds Can Reduce Dementia Risk
April 26, 2023
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A global team of scientists has found by tracking the health of more than 31,000 adults through six longitudinal studies that treating high blood pressure with medication reduces the risk of dementia by 12 percent. It reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease even more – by 16 percent. Find out why.
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