Poor sleep quality, not duration, linked to slower daily brain function in older adults

Poor sleep quality, not duration, linked to slower daily brain function in older adults

An analysis of the Einstein Aging Study data showed that older adults who experience longer nighttime wakefulness tend to have slower processing speed, worse working memory, and worse visual memory binding. On an individual level, participants’ processing speed was slower after nights with greater-than-usual nighttime awakenings. The research was published in Sleep Health: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation. Sleep is essential for physical…