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Chronic insomnia may raise dementia risk by 40%, lead to 3.5 years faster aging

September 13, 2025

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Sleeping enough hours may help keep brain young, decrease dementia risk, recent research suggests. Image credit: AnnaStills/Getty Images

Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling and staying asleep.
Past studies have linked insomnia to an increased risk for a number of health concerns, including cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study found that people with chronic insomnia may be at a greater risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive…

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