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| Common meds linked to faster mental decline in seniors |
| 2020-09-09 |
| [UPI] A group of widely used medications might speed up older adults' mental decline -- especially if they are at increased risk of dementia, a new study hints. The medications in question are called anticholinergics, and they are used to treat a diverse range of conditions -- from allergies, motion sickness and overactive bladder to high blood pressure, depression and Parkinson's disease. The drugs are known to have short-term side effects such as confusion and fuzzy memory. But studies in recent years have turned up a more troubling connection: a heightened risk of dementia among long-term users. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #7 Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol and 600 other medications 'Grunt candy' |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2020-09-09 18:36 |
| #6 Intriguing - thx for posting. |
| Posted by: borgboy 2020-09-09 17:32 |
| #5 The Rule of Thumb I remember hearing: "More than three (3) medications and the doctors have no idea what drug interactions will happen -- they can only try to alleviate the symptoms... With. More. Drugs(!)" |
| Posted by: magpie 2020-09-09 14:09 |
| #4 Which of these does Biden use, and when did he start using them? |
| Posted by: Slolusing Lumumba8134 2020-09-09 08:36 |
| #3 But studies in recent years have turned up a more troubling connection: a heightened risk of dementia among long-term users. Just living long enough for something to kick your behind. You don't suffer these problems if you don't live beyond 40. Nature's way of saying, you weren't suppose to be here by now? So, here's something else it'll give you to keep you entertained. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2020-09-09 08:30 |
| #1 Acetaminophen alters users' perception of risk, making them more willing to participate in dangerous activities, study reveals |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2020-09-09 06:43 |