American physicians write over 2 billion drug prescriptions every year.

A surprising number of them can affect your mood, memory, and mental clarity and even set you up for dementia later in life.

Some of the worst culprits are the “anti drugs” (antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antibiotics), statin cholesterol lowering drugs, and sleeping pills.

There's an entire group of drugs called anticholinergics that work by blocking the action of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter of memory and learning.

Alarmingly, even popular over-the-counter remedies like Benadryl, Pepcid AC, and Tylenol are not benign -- they can greatly increase your risk of dementia

If you take any prescription medications that you suspect are adversely affecting your mood or memory..

Look for natural alternatives for any over-the-counter remedies you take regularly.