One Stage of Sleep Seems Critical For Reducing The Risk of Dementia - ScienceAlert
Add ScienceAlert on Google (fizkes/iStock/Getty Images) We all know getting a good night's sleep is vital to the healthy functioning of our bodies, but the importance of sleep goes much further than you might realize. According to research, the risk of getting dementia may go up as you get older if you don't get enough slow-wave sleep.