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New research shows that people over 65 who are heavy users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen, show a high incidence of dementia. The researchers conclude that NSAIDs may delay, not prevent, dementia. The study by the American Academy of Neurology will be published in the Journal of Neurology. ‘It is hard to draw any conclusions from this study. It found a high incidence of dementia in older people who frequently use NSAIDS.

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