Researchers in China, Sweden, and the UK looked at sleep data of 1,982 Chinese individuals with an average age of 70. Those in bed for more than 8 hours were far more likely to show a cognitive decline during a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) Those aged 60-74 were most affected. Early-mid evening hours were deemed riskiest, with every 1 hour advance in bedtime associated with a 25% increased risk of dementia. Sleep can influence physical and mental health and is linked to conditions from heart disease to depression and obesity.Read Long Article
