Sleep disturbances are a common symptom of dementia, a devastating cognitive disorder. More recent studies are beginning to shed light on the intricate connections between poor sleep in early life and dementia in later years. This article dives into the innovative work that investigates the link between chronic sleep loss and the development of dementia. Our goal in studying this correlation is to understand better how sleep contributes to brain health and, by extension, how it may be used to reduce the chance of developing dementia.
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