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Too much or too little sleep may make your body age faster

Researchers found the slowest aging at 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep, while shorter or longer sleep was linked to faster aging and more disease risk.

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Both too little and too much sleep may be linked to faster aging throughout the body. Researchers analyzing 23 biological aging clocks found the lowest aging levels among people sleeping about 6.4 to 7.8 hours per day. Short or long sleep was also associated with numerous conditions affecting the brain, heart, lungs, metabolism, and digestive system.

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How sleep duration affects the biological age of the brain, heart, and lungs. Research of scientists on the danger of lack of sleep and overflow ᐅ TSN.ua (news 1+1).

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A person's nocturnal sleep pattern can offer important clues about the health of his brain and even indicate a biological age different from the chronological age. A recent study deepened this connection, showing how detailed analysis of brain waves during rest can reveal cognitive functioning and even signal [...]

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A study conducted by researchers at Columbia University reveals that both sleep deprivation and excessive sleep are associated with accelerated aging of various organs in the human body. The research analyzed 23 biological clocks of aging and identified that the ideal sleep range for organic health varies between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per day. Impact of sleep on organic health The research indicates that inadequate sleep patterns can affect the heal…

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omniletters.com broke the news on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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