A reduction in prescriptions of sleep drugs for older adults is associated with substantial health and economic benefits, according to an October study published in The Lancet Regional Health – ...

Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious side effects-such as falls, broken bones, cognitive impairment and ...

Breakthrough sleep apnea medication AD109 shows promising results in phase 3 trials, potentially helping 30 million Americans ...

Benefits include reduction in falls and cognitive impairment and improvements in life expectancy, quality of life. HealthDay News — Reducing future use of sleep medications could help older adults ...

A new study from Penn State University found that older adults who experience symptoms of insomnia and/or use sleep medications face a substantially higher risk of developing disabilities that affect ...

When you want to sleep, you go to bed, lie down, and close your eyes. Simple, right? Well, not quite. For many, this is a luxury they cannot afford. Global data shows that one in every six adults ...

For adults over the age of 65, higher levels of both insomnia symptoms and sleep medication use were associated with higher risk of disability a year later, according to a new study. Insomnia is a ...

Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious side effects—such as falls, broken bones, cognitive impairment and ...

L-theanine is a popular supplement that can promote sleep and relaxation. Experts reveal the benefits and risks of taking it ...