Men with dementia who were taking beta-blockers showed a slight decrease in the rate of bone loss compared with men who were not, according to a small observational study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston.
Women in the study, published in Calcified Tissue International, did not show a change.
Beta-blockers are commonly used to manage heart and circulatory system problems. They are also sometimes used to treat conditions related to the nervous system. Beta-blockers work by slowing down certain types of cell activity, which can help control blood pressure, heart rate, and more.