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Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia, study suggests (www.sciencedaily.com)
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New research suggests that certain antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, according to the study.

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[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Neuro scientists say any amount of alcohol is bad for the brain. My understanding is that alcohol damages dendrites and synapses in the brain.