From the May 2021 issue of Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
Study: Sleeping Five Hours or Less a Night May Increase Dementia Risk in Older Adults
The study underscores the importance of getting enough quality and quantity sleep on a regular basis.
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The relationship between sleep and brain health is undeniable, yet many older adults get much less than the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. The reasons for short sleep duration can include chronic pain or medications that cause insomnia, as well as mood disorders, sleep disorders, and a lifestyle that doesn’t support […]