Update: Common anticholinergic meds seen to increase dementia risk

________________ Dear reader, It’s time for SharpBrains e-newsletter discussing the latest research and innovations to help promote brain health, opening in this occasion with a large and worrying study tracking the long-term neural impact of commonly prescribed medications. New brain research: First, do no harm? Common anticholinergic meds seen to increase dementia risk …which is one of the many reasons why these 10 highlights from the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit are so important to shape a better system and future New study reinforces the importance of walking through forests for mental and general health AARP: A majority of Americans believe dietary supplements improve brain health, despite the lack of evidence New brain technology: The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) announces six new ONtrepreneurs working at the frontier of applied neurotech Monitoring the body’s electrical signalling to enhance brain health Few wearable neurotechnologies have been directly tested by high-quality, peer-reviewed research New brain thinking: Watch all Recordings from the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit July 9th in Toronto, Canada: Latest research findings on Neuroplasticity and Neuropsychology Kindle Countdown Deal to read over the summer (and apply!) a great book on brain health and neuro-fitness People spent $1.9 billion last year on apps to keep their brains sharp as they age — here’s what actually works   Last but not least, here is a fun brain teaser ...
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