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Article: Seniors and Insomnia; New Report from RetireSafe's Senior Center for Health and Security Tells the Truth about Sleeplessness

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October 30, 2006
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To: National Desk

Contact: Michelle Plasari of RetireSafe, 703-766-6360 or mplasari@retiresafe.org

RESTON, Va., Oct. 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- When it comes to healthy sleep, no one group of people is in greater need than America's senior citizens. Along with using common sense practices to get a good night's rest, millions of seniors are also turning to doctor- prescribed sleep aids. Americans over age 65 make up about 13 percent of the population but account for more than 40 percent of the prescription sleep aids taken nationwide, demonstrating the importance of seniors having factual, science-based information about

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