Tag: UK Biobank
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Poor Sleep Health May Accelerate Brain Aging, KI Study Finds
Overview: poor sleep and the aging brain Bad sleep has long been associated with dementia risk, but it remains unclear whether unhealthy sleep habits drive brain aging or simply reflect early disease symptoms. A large study from Karolinska Institutet addresses this question by examining how sleep patterns relate to brain aging in relation to chronological…
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Poor Sleep Health Linked to Faster Brain Aging Across Adults
Why sleep quality may influence brain aging Emerging evidence suggests that how well we sleep might not only affect how rested we feel, but also how quickly our brains age. In a large UK-based study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, scientists explored whether unhealthy sleep patterns are connected to an older-looking brain, as measured…
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7-8 Cups of Coffee, Tea, and Water Linked to Longer Life
Introduction: The Quest for Longevity In a recent extensive UK Biobank study, researchers found that daily consumption of 7 to 8 drinks, particularly a balanced mix of coffee and tea, is associated with a lower risk of death. This fascinating research underscores the potential health benefits of beverages we often consume daily: coffee, tea, and…