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2. Anxiolytic - Wikipedia

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   An anxiolytic (/ ˌ æ ŋ k s i ə ˈ l ɪ t ɪ k, ˌ æ ŋ k s i oʊ-/; also antipanic or anti-anxiety agent) [1] is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiety disorders and their related ...

3. Psychological therapies for dementia - Wikipedia

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   Psychological therapies for dementia are starting to gain some momentum. [ when? ] Improved clinical assessment in early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia , increased cognitive stimulation of the elderly, and the prescription of drugs to slow cognitive decline have resulted in increased detection in the early stages.

4. Effects of stress on memory - Wikipedia

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   Role-playing therapy helps to boost individuals' confidence relating to other people and helps increase social skills. Medication is another effective method for treating social anxiety. Antidepressants, beta blockers, and anti-anxiety medications are the most commonly prescribed types of medication to treat social anxiety. [65]

5. Stress can affect your cognitive reserve: What that means for ...

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   Researchers say stress can impair a person's cognitive reserve and undermine the benefits of an active lifestyle and social interaction. Mindfulness and meditation can help relieve stress, experts ...

6. Benzodiazepine - Wikipedia

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   Benzodiazepines are sometimes prescribed to treat behavioral symptoms of dementia. However, like antidepressants, they have little evidence of effectiveness, although antipsychotics have shown some benefit. [98] [99] Cognitive impairing effects of benzodiazepines that occur frequently in the elderly can also worsen dementia. [100]

7. Chronic and new onset anxiety may increase dementia risk in ...

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   Scientists found that participants with chronic anxiety were associated with a 2.8 times higher risk of having dementia, while those with new-onset anxiety had a 3.2 times increased risk.