Tag: Mayo Clinic study
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Chronic Insomnia Accelerates Cognitive Decline and Raises Dementia Risk
Insomnia and Dementia Risk Recent findings from the Mayo Clinic in the United States reveal that chronic insomnia is more than a sleep nuisance—it may trigger brain changes that elevate the risk for dementia. The large, long-term study followed 2,750 adults aged 50 and older for roughly five and a half years, using annual cognitive…
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Chronic Insomnia Accelerates Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk
Insomnia and Dementia Risk Chronic insomnia is more than a nightly nuisance: it can physically reshape the brain and raise the likelihood of dementia. In a substantial U.S. study, researchers tracked middle-aged and older adults to explore how persistent sleep problems influence cognitive health over time. The findings point to a multi‑year link between inadequate…