Long-term use of common pain relievers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may reduce dementia risk by 12 percent, according to new research.
The study, which tracked more than 11,700 people for nearly 15 years, suggests that anti-inflammatory drugs could play a role in dementia prevention—although experts caution that prolonged NSAID use carries significant health risks.
