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Dimethylethanolamine (DMAE or DMEA) is an organic compound with the formula (CH 3) 2 NCH 2 CH 2 OH. It is bifunctional, containing both a tertiary amine and primary alcohol functional groups. It is a colorless viscous liquid. It is used in skin care products for improving skin tone and also taken orally as a nootropic.
The study found that in healthy older adults, antibiotic use was not linked to increased dementia risk. As people age, they are more susceptible to infections and, therefore, more likely to be ...
Meclofenoxate is considered to be safe and high in tolerability.However, possible side effects may include, rarely, insomnia, dizziness, restlessness, muscle tremor, depression, nausea, muscle tension, and headache; these side effects may be due to overdosage and may indicate the need for the dosage to be reduced.
Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from doctors who treat older adults.
Elderly people are also at a heightened risk for developing TD, [10] as are females and those with organic brain injuries or diabetes mellitus and those with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. [25] TD is also more common in those that experience acute neurological side effects from antipsychotic drug treatment. [25]
Research from the past 12 months has pinpointed some of the lifestyle factors that are linked to living healthier, longer lives. One clear factor is diet: Eating less red meat, skipping salt, and ...
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer".
For older adults, alcohol's effects are intensified. The body’s ability to retain water decreases with age, so older adults feel the effects of alcohol faster. Older adults also metabolize ...