Not Getting Enough Daylight Could Be Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
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The 42-Minute Daytime Habit Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
We already know that some sleep patterns and changes seem to be linked to dementia, though it can be hard to work out in which way the relationship lies: maybe it’s a symptom of the condition, or maybe it increases risk. It could be a mix of both. But a new study has found that a daytime factor could play a role in our likelihood of developing dementia, too. According to a paper published in General Psychiatry, our daytime light exposure might m…
Not Getting Enough Daylight Could Be Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
Researchers found that insufficient exposure to bright daytime light may be a stronger predictor of dementia than several established risk factors. Greater exposure to bright light during the day may be associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, according to research involving nearly 88,000 adults. Participants whose average daytime light exposure exceeded 1,000 lux [...]
A study of nearly 88,000 adults found that those who were exposed to more daylight had a lower risk of dementia. The finding hints at the role of light in brain health, but has not yet proven that getting more outdoors can prevent disease.
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