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Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study


A massive study of more than 120,000 older adults suggests that common osteoporosis drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by up to 24%. The surprising findings raise the possibility that medications already used to strengthen bones could also help protect the aging brain.

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