To Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Researchers Look to Weight Loss Drugs
One recent analysis found that, over the course of three years, people taking semaglutide (the compound in Ozempic and the ...
Beyond weight loss: Ozempic and Wegovy may cut dementia and addiction risks
Ozempic and Wegovy are being linked to surprising effects on overall health. A new study finds these drugs may improve heart ...
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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, ...
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs linked to lower risk of addiction, schizophrenia, dementia, and more
While weight-loss drugs were linked to lower risk of some conditions, they were also associated with some adverse health ...
Perspective: Some good research news about dementia, memory loss and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is currently the third-leading cause of death among seniors in the U.S., following cardiovascular disease ...
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Popular diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older adults
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists could reduce the ...
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Empathy between caregivers and patients helps both. What happens when dementia tears that bond?
Women speak at a 2023 senior health fair in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Dementia’s most-known symptoms are memory loss and confusion. If an older adult starts placing their house keys in a strange ...
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Is it Alzheimer’s or ‘LATE’? 3 signs your memory loss could be linked to a new type of dementia
It's the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80 per cent of cases, with memory loss being a key symptom. Alzheimer's and LATE share similar symptoms related to memory lossCredit ...