Originally published by ScienceDaily Sleep Disorders.
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.
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Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults
By InsideWellness Editorial · April 18, 2025
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