A new study reports that there is a 'sweet spot' of hours to sleep to reduce your risk of dementia. The advice comes at an important time as, sadly, more people are being diagnosed with dementia.Why are more people getting diagnosed with dementia?
One contributing factor is the simple fact that people are living longer. The main cause of cognitive decline in older adults is Alzheimer's, which contributes to about 70 percent of dementia cases.
It is important to note that one common symptom of Alzheimer's is poor sleep that can speed up the progression of the disease.Luckily, a new study found the ideal amount of time to sleep to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
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