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Sleepless nights may raise dementia risk by 40%, Mayo Clinic reveals

By InsideWellness Editorial · September 14, 2025

Originally published by ScienceDaily Sleep Disorders.

Chronic insomnia may do more than leave you groggy, it could speed up brain aging. A large Mayo Clinic study found that people with long-term sleep troubles were 40% more likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment, with brain scans showing changes linked to Alzheimer’s. Those reporting reduced sleep showed decl

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