“Over-the-counter sleeping pills that have the word ‘PM’ in [them] often contain diphenhydramine, which can hurt your memory, and has been linked to dementia risk,” says Dr. Amarish Davé, DO, a board-certified neurologist. If insomnia is a problem, it’s best to consult with your physician in order to come up with a healthy, safe solution.
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