Weak Body Clock Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

A new study found that people with weaker internal body clocks, or circadian rhythms, have a higher chance of getting dementia.

These rhythms are like a 24-hour clock in our bodies that tell us when to sleep and be active.

The study looked at over 2,100 older adults and found that those with weaker rhythms, or whose activity peaked later in the day, had a higher risk of dementia.

The researchers think that disruptions in these rhythms might affect things like sleep and inflammation, which could lead to dementia.

They also found that people whose activity peaked later in the afternoon had a 45% higher risk of dementia.

So, having a strong and regular body clock might help protect against dementia.