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Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older adults has now linked chronic insomnia to changes inside the brain that set the stage for dementia. The researchers, from the Mayo Clinic in the US, followed 2,750 people aged 50 and over for an average …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the latest evidence of the direct relationship between sleep and health, researchers have found that chronic insomnia can significantly increase dementia risk. That equates to a three-year acceleration of brain aging, according to the study, which was published in Neurology, the journal from the American Academy of Neurology. The study followed …

Share on PinterestSleeping enough hours may help keep brain young, decrease dementia risk, recent research suggests. Image credit: AnnaStills/Getty Images Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling and staying asleep. Past studies have linked insomnia to an increased risk for a number of health concerns, including cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study found …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Addressing insomnia isn’t just a fight against tomorrow’s midafternoon fatigue –– it could help protect against brain aging in the future, new research suggests. Sleep difficulties are common, with 12% of Americans saying they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Unlike genetic and other factors that go into …

If you’re a chronic insomniac, you might experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills than your better-sleeping fellows. In other words, your brain might age faster. In a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, researchers revealed that people with chronic insomnia, described as having trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more, were …

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and emotional wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, many people are keen to improve their sleep – and “sleep hygiene” has become a go-to strategy. Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and environmental factors that promote good sleep, …

You’re not sleeping, five things that are making your insomnia worse Medical Advice Express newspaper 03/09/2025 19:57 If you’re a victim of sleep disorder, you might be in luck—an expert may have solved the mystery of why you can’t sleep. Sleep scientists have long suggested banning technology before bed, avoiding caffeine, and sticking to a fixed schedule every night as …

We’ve all heard the advice. Avoid screens before bed. Cut the caffeine. Stick to a schedule. Most of it sounds reasonable enough. But for people dealing with real insomnia, it might be doing more harm than good. Kirsty Vant, a doctoral researcher in psychology at Royal Holloway University of London, says a lot of popular sleep hygiene advice is built …

Summary: A new study suggests cannabis-based medical products may help people with insomnia sleep better over the long term. Across 124 patients followed for up to 18 months, participants consistently reported improved sleep quality, less anxiety and depression, and a better overall quality of life. Some patients also noted reduced pain, while side effects remained mild and manageable. Though randomized …

We’re learning more and more about how parts of our bodies are linked and working together – and now a new study reveals connections between gut bacteria and the risk of insomnia. The research, from scientists in China and the US, suggests that being unable to sleep at night could be at least partly down to the mix of microbes …