It has been discovered that sleeping pills lower levels of Alzheimer's proteins.

Published Date: 26 Apr 2023

Sleep issues may be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease. Many people who are eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer's have trouble falling and staying asleep years before they develop cognitive issues like memory loss.

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