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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2023-10-31 11:43:01.

Original Title: As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia. According to study which suggests also that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia