The Sleep Duration Linked To Slower Ageing In A Huge Study
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Good-quality sleep has been linked to a longer life , slower biological ageing , and even a decreased dementia risk . But what exactly counts as healthy sleep to begin with? We know that frequent, unintentional daytime napping may be a sign of dementia-related brain changes, while going to bed after 1am might not be the best way to “age healthily” (even if you’re naturally a night owl). And now, a study published in Nature has identified the sleep duration that appears to be associated with “biological age gaps”. What is a “biological age gap”? Our chronological age is easy to calculate –…
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The Sleep Duration Linked To Slower Ageing In A Huge Study
Good-quality sleep has been linked to a longer life , slower biological ageing , and even a decreased dementia risk . But what exactly counts as healthy sleep to begin with? We know that frequent, unintentional daytime napping may be a sign of dementia-related brain changes,...
