Mayo Neurologist Links Under-7-Hour Sleep to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
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Updated · Today's News-Herald · Aug 10
Mayo Neurologist Links Under-7-Hour Sleep to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
1 articles · Updated · Today's News-Herald · Aug 10
Summary
Dr. Ronald Petersen of Mayo Clinic said prolonged sleep deprivation may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, adding dementia to a list of harms tied to chronic poor sleep.
At least 7 hours a night is the CDC guideline for adults, a benchmark Petersen cited as important for reducing health risks linked to insufficient sleep.
Lack of sleep is already associated with daytime sleepiness, weight gain and heart disease, suggesting the potential Alzheimer's link fits a broader pattern of damage from chronic sleep loss.