The study found that consistent use of certain widely-prescribed medications for bladder disorders, Parkinson's disease, and ...

Anticholinergic drugs work by blocking a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. This chemical is very important for ...

A study found regular use of strong anticholinergic drugs used for bladder conditions, Parkinson's disease and depression ...

They’re found in many over-the-counter and prescription medications, and millions of people use them every day. But a new ...

Kaiser Permanente Washington scientists report that higher cumulative anticholinergic exposure predicted a faster decline in gait speed and grip strength among older adults. Older adults frequently ...

While you’re focused on eating brain-healthy foods and staying mentally sharp, some medications sitting in your medicine cabinet could be silently undermining your cognitive health. Two widely ...

Frequent consumption of a common drug that acts on the nervous system and treats a range of ailments may lead to faster ageing in older adults, a new study says. The study, published in JAMA Open ...

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 ...

Higher anticholinergic exposure was associated with accelerated decline in gait speed (-0.0132 m/s per year) and grip strength in older adults, with effects most pronounced within 4-6 years of ...

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and anticholinergic toxicity are two different but clinically similar disorders that are commonly seen in neuropsychiatric and emergency toxicological settings.

Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis to receive. No one wants to lose their memories or their ability to think clearly. Many things can lead to dementia, such as aging. Another risk factor appears ...