The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

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Discover how certain blood pressure medications are providing remarkable memory improvements in seniors, offering hope for cognitive health.

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Some studies link GLP-1 drugs for diabetes with neuroprotective benefits but others say that some of these drugs may increase depression risk, a new review concludes.

Known colloquially as “smart drugs,” nootropics are natural or synthetic substances that provide cognitive enhancement. Here are some of the best.

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VU319, a compound designed to improve memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease, advanced into phase 1 clinical trials in 2020.