Pills for anxiety, sleep problems not linked to increased dementia risk

Taking benzodiazepines (widely used drugs to treat anxiety and insomnia) is not associated with an increased dementia risk in older adults, finds a study. However, healthcare providers are still advised to avoid benzodiazepines in older adults to prevent important adverse health outcomes.

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