Can’t Sleep? Insomnia Associated with Accelerated Brain Aging

Can’t sleep? Insomnia associated with accelerated brain aging

People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age—along with brain changes that can be seen on imaging scans—than people who do not have chronic insomnia, according to a study published in the September 10, 2025, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Chronically sleepless? New study suggests it might cause your brain to age

Older people who have chronic insomnia appear more likely to experience accelerated aging of the brain, according to a new study.

Chronically sleepless? Study suggests it might cause your brain to age

Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance - gradually unravelling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.