Common Sleeping & Anxiety Pills Linked to Alzheimer's

Featured Article, Healthy Aging, Healthy Living
on September 11, 2014
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Commonly-prescribed sleeping and anxiety pills, also known as benzodiazepines, are now under scrutiny. In a recent study, researchers found that those who take drugs like Xanax and Valium have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Tune in below to learn more about this alarming finding.