Research has indicated a popular medication may increase dementia risks. According to a report, the new study says you may wish to think twice about reaching for certain prescribed meds.
While sleeping medication can be a sanity saver for some sufferers, according to research carried out by the University of California-San Francisco, taking the sleeping aids regularly could hike your risk of dementia by a staggering 79%.
The research was reported by the Mirror, which said medications including Benzos, Ambien, and antidepressants, may increase the risk of developing the syndrome, especially among people who are white. However, type and quantity of medication seemed to be a significant factor.
