"Study Connects Poor Sleep in 30s and 40s to Later Memory Decline; Offers 4 Key Strategies for Better Rest"
A study published in Neurology suggests that poor sleep quality in middle age may be linked to cognitive decline later in life. Researchers followed 526 individuals over 11 years and found that those with the most disrupted sleep patterns had more than double the odds of experiencing poor cognitive performance a decade later. The study, funded by the National Institute on Aging and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, emphasizes the importance of sleep quality for long-term cognitive health, although it does not establish a direct causal relationship. Further research is needed to explore the connection between sleep disturbances and cognitive function at different life stages, potentially offering new prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease.
