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

• Chronic insomnia — trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more — could speed up brain aging.
• People with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive issues than people without insomnia.
• Insomnia with perceived reduced sleep was associated with lower cognition comparable to being four years older.
• Better sleep isn’t just beauty rest — it might protect your brain health.

People with chronic insomnia may experience faster…