Scientists from Erasmus MC in Rotterdam studied 11,745 adults with an average age of 66, from 1991 to 2020. They found that long-term use of common pain medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen could reduce dementia risk by 12%. The research was carried out in a well-known hospital.
It shows that regular use of these medicines may lower brain damage. This is important because it might help prevent memory loss if taken the right way. These findings offer hope for new treatments.
Recent analysis shows that using NSAID for a short time may increase the risk, but long-term use helps brain health. The amount of medicine taken did not directly link to lower dementia risk, and side effects such as stomach bleeding (bleeding in the digestive tract) are still a worry.
“Our study indicates preventive effects of chronic anti-inflammatory use.”
Initial findings clearly spark new research.
Strict caution advised
Further studies are vital for treatment.
In summary, the long-term use of common anti-inflammatory medicines may reduce dementia risk, yet more research and careful watching are still important.
