Sentences with phrase «to increase dementia risk»

Although extensive research now suggests major head injury increases dementia risk in later life, scientists do not know the biological changes that cause this effect.

«Elderly may face increased dementia risk after a disaster.»

The study authors report that there is no convincing evidence to support the suggestion that PPI use increases dementia risk.

The association between PM2.5 exposure and increased dementia risk suggests that the global burden of disease attributable to PM2.5 pollution has been underestimated, especially in regions with large populations exposed to high ambient PM2.5.

Research reported at AAIC 2014 also showed that sleep problems — especially when combined with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-- may increase dementia risk in veterans.

«Benzodiazepines ineffective in treating anxiety disorders may increase dementia risk: Osteopathic psychiatrists encourage patients to review treatment options to improve outcomes, reduce risks.»

There was also a strong link between autoimmune disease and heart and circulatory problems, which may explain some of the increased dementia risk.

The results of the study show a strong correlation between REM sleep and increased dementia risk.

Among adults over 65, those who used benzodiazepines were 50 percent more likely to develop dementia over a 15 - year period.2 This was true even when taking into account other factors that might increase dementia risk, such as age, gender and diabetes.

Many sleeping pills are also potent anti-cholinergics, which suppress REM sleep and dreaming, and are known to increase dementia risk in seniors.