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If you've been diagnosed with anxiety, you're definitely not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in three people will experience an anxiety disorder at some point ...

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...

Deprescribing antihypertensive medications may help reduce cognitive decline in nursing home residents, particularly those with dementia, and long-term care providers should weigh the risks when ...

UK is part of a new study looking at alternative way to help dementia patients. The University of Kentucky is part of the Libby study, named for a late-stage dementia patient who inspired researchers ...