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Long-term benzodiazepine use in older adults disrupts sleep patterns, leading to lighter sleep and potential cognitive ...

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Statins are safe and effective for lowering ‘bad’ cholesterol, though some myths make people worry unnecessarily.

New recommendations for early treatment of hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard-to-treat patients.

Lemborexant and similar sleep medications show potential for treating tau-related disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.

News about dementia is everywhere and can unleash upsetting thoughts for older adults who feel mentally foggy or forgetful. But before jumping to conclusions, consider a few simple questions that may ...

As cats grow older, some begin to show strange new behaviors. They may start meowing more often, seem confused, or struggle ...

Many older adults struggle with insomnia, and for decades doctors have often prescribed benzodiazepines and related drugs to ...

That may be about to change. A few days after Ms. McVean woke up in the Foothills Medical Center in Calgary, she was told ...