General Article This is the best time to go to bed to stay healthy as you age

Topic Selected: Health Book Volume: 454

Contrary to popular belief, an early bedtime doesn’t necessarily equal better health. Here’s the best time to pack in that deep sleep.

By Polly Dunbar

We all know that after a bad night’s sleep, we feel below par the next day, with our energy, mood and ability to concentrate all impacted. But over longer periods, poor sleep can have serious long-term implications for our cognitive health, increasing our risk of dementia.

A growing body of research has linked sleep problems with the brain dise...

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