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Helping the brain’s ‘waste disposal’

From the spring 2016 edition of Care and cure magazine, a new study shows that a drug originally developed as an antidepressant may work to enhance the brain's 'waste disposal' and slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease.

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New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk

Certain antidepressants and bladder medications are linked to increased risk of dementia, according to new University of East Anglia research funded by Alzheimer’s Society and published today in the British Medical Journal.

Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is a lot that can be done to enable someone to live well with the condition. Read about some of the drug and non-drug treatments, support and activities.

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Helping the brain’s ‘waste disposal’

New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk

Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease

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