In Alzheimer’s study, sleeping pills are shown to reduce signs of disease in the brain
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, found that taking sleep medication could reduce Alzheimer's-related proteins in the brain, but there are caveats.
Participants who took a sleeping pill called suvorexant before going to bed showed a reduction in the levels of Alzheimer’s proteins in their spinal fluid. Suvorexant is an FDA-approved medication sold under the brand name Belsomra to treat insomnia. "People experiencing poor sleep should speak to their health care provider before taking any medications." "Poor sleep can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, and can also be a symptom of early Alzheimer’s." "The gold standard for Alzheimer’s treatment is stopping cognitive decline." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
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