Sleep deprivation as a risk factor for cognitive decline among middle-aged adults
Sleep loss linked to thinking problems in middle-aged adults
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Abstract
Individuals sleeping less than 6 hours per night experienced significantly greater cognitive decline over 3 years among 140 middle-aged adults.
- Cognitive decline was assessed using standardized cognitive tests.
- Memory, executive function, and attention were specifically impacted by chronic sleep deprivation.
- The observed associations remained significant after adjusting for factors like age, sex, and other health conditions.
- Chronic insufficient sleep is identified as an independent predictor of accelerated cognitive decline.
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