Disrupted Sleep in Early Adulthood Could Lead to Cognitive Issues Later in Life

Study finds quality of sleep, not quantity, may be a critical factor in cognitive health in middle age.

New research suggests that disrupted sleep in early adulthood could lead to memory and cognitive issues later in life.
The study involved 526 participants with an average age of 40, who were followed for 11 years.
Participants with the most disrupted sleep had more than twice the odds of poor cognitive performance compared to those with the least disrupted sleep.
The study found no link between the total amount of sleep and cognitive function in middle age.
More research is needed to understand the link between sleep disturbances and cognition at different stages of life.