Poor Sleep in Elderly Patients Linked to Anxiety, Sleep Medications, Pain
Previous studies have shown that sleep efficiency decreases with age, but additional factors may have an important role.
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Behavioral Therapy Helps Reduce Insomnia in Cancer Survivors
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