Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Dementia is a loss of brain function that affects memory, thinking, judgment, behavior, and language. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.

A 2020 study suggests that benzodiazepines and antipsychotics are the most commonly prescribed inappropriate medications for people with dementia. They may lead to the following health effects ...

Now, a study has found that low levels of LDL-C, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Statins, a ...

Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing dementia. While it's not the ...

Ask most health professionals what you can do to prevent or delay dementia, and you will likely be told to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, control your blood pressure, blood sugar and ...

A common drug frequently prescribed to millions of Brits could majorly reduce the risk of dementia by 13%, a new study ...

In December, a study of almost 1million British patients suggested some types of these medications can increase the risk of dementia by about third. British experts analysed the health records of ...