Do you have trouble sleeping in the morning or in the middle of the night? This can affect your risk of developing dementia.

Published Date: 08 Mar 2023

Along with growing evidence of poor sleep and cognitive impairment, a new study has found an association between three measures of sleep and the risk of developing dementia by age 10. ...

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