US EditionThis Common Medicine Could Be Making You Age Faster, Scientists Say
AUSTRALIA, JUL 10 – A decade-long study of over 4,000 older adults found high anticholinergic drug exposure linked to faster decline in walking speed, highlighting risks of these medications.
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Commonly prescribed medications linked to faster ageing and 'physical decline' in older adults
Commonly prescribed medications for conditions including COPD, bladder problems, and Parkinson's disease could be accelerating the ageing process in older adults, according to new research.A study published in JAMA Open Network has found that higher exposure to anticholinergic drugs is linked to faster physical decline, specifically in walking speed.The research monitored more than 4,000 older adults over several years, tracking their medication…
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The Independent (US)This common medicine could be making you age faster, scientists say
Researchers call for minimising prescription of medication to promote healthy ageing
Small and barely noticeable inflammations can pave the way for heart attack, stroke and dementia in the body. And for premature aging. But there are foods that help against "inflammation".
Widely used medicines can speed up physical aging in later life
A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new dimension to long-term use of anticholinergic drugs, which have already been linked to dementia.Continue ReadingCategory: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: University of Washington, Medication, Age-Related, Aging, Mobility, so…
We all know inflammations and the damage they cause in our bodies, but what can we do about them? Fortunately, there are many natural ways to fight inflammation. Here are five of them:
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