You may already know that good sleep habits have been linked to better brain health ― including, potentially, a lower dementia risk.

Some studies suggest that getting a decent night’s sleep matters even more in middle age when it comes to reducing the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s.

It appears the relationship between dementia and sleep is a two-way street; it’s both associated with the development of the condition and can be a symptom of dementia once active.

According to a study published in the journal Neurology, which used data from The Framingham Heart Study, which has been following a group of people and their children since 1948, a........

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