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Dementia drugs: Understanding common side effects and how they may affect the heart

Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia).

Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Having good heart health age 50 is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study published in the BMJ today.

New study finds positive link between good cardiovascular health and reduced dementia risk in old age

A new study published reports that participants with good cardiovascular health in later life were found to have a lower risk of dementia.