Dementia Dimensions

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Pain Management with Dementia

Certain pain management drugs like Gabapentin have been linked to increased risks of dementia according to new study. Gabapentin, or Neurontin, has been widely prescribed since 1993 for treating epilepsy, nerve pain from shingles, chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia.
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Heart Health and Dementia

February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to discuss the important connection between heart health and brain health.
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Breast Cancer Treatments and Dementia

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed among women. According to BreastCancer.Org, it is predicted that 310,720 women will be diagnosed by the end of 2024 and 84% will be 50 years or older.
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The Tie Between Dementia, Diabetes, and Diet

Can what a person eats throughout adulthood play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia later in life?
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