More than a THIRD of over-65s in America take drugs to help them sleep, study shows

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More than a third of Americans over the age of 65 take a pill to fall asleep, according to results from a new national poll. 

The survey by the University of Michigan revealed nearly half (46 percent) of older adults have issues with sleep, due to needing the bathroom, or being plagued by stress.

The figures are concerned given research which shows poor sleep increases the risk of depression, memory issues, risk of falls, and even heart conditions. 

But the researchers warned they are particularly concerned by the high rate of older people taking medication to remedy the problem – usually without consulting a doctor. 

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