Sleep is at a premium these days. The stress and anxiety of the holidays can make it tough to get a good night’s rest. Toss a pandemic into the mix, and quality sleep becomes even more elusive. Sleeping pills, also called “z-drugs,” can be an attractive option for those struggling with sleep. But they aren’t without risk. New research suggests high dose z-pills may increase the risk of falls or fractures in people with dementia. The study appeared in BMC Medicine and looked at data on more than 27,000 patients in England diagnosed with dementia between 2000 and 2016. More than 3,500 were prescribed z-drugs. Researcher Chris Fox from the University of East Anglia’s Norwich Medical School said up to 90 percent of people with dementia suffer sleep disturbances that can substantially impact physical and mental health. Using high-dose sleeping pills, however, might not be the safest way to treat …