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Sleeping Pill Use Linked to Higher Risk of Memory Loss

Think of sleeping pills as shortcut keys for getting a good night’s rest, but be careful not to press them too often. Researchers recently discovered a connection between frequent use of sleeping medications and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Just like pressing the snooze button on your alarm clock repeatedly can make you […]

Published on February 1, 2023

California Author Uses Dark Humor — And a Bear — To Highlight Flawed Health System

In the world of graphic medicine, author Kathleen Founds uses anthropomorphic animals to depict the struggles of navigating America’s dysfunctional health system. Her novel, “Bipolar Bear and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Health Insurance,” follows Theodore, an angst-ridden bear with manic-depressive illness, as he interacts with a corrupt insurance company. The emerging genre […]

Published on January 31, 2023

Do sleep medications increase your chances of dementia?

Just like how using a certain type and amount of pesticide can increase the chances of attracting pesky pests to your garden, a recent study found that sleep medications may increase the risk of developing dementia, especially in white individuals. While more research is needed to understand the specific factors behind this connection, it seems […]

Published on January 31, 2023