Night owls face higher risk of cognitive decline than morning people, study finds

May 28, 2025

Are you a morning or an evening person? Those who stay up at night and go to bed late are more likely to suffer cognitive decline than morning people, UMCG research shows.

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Night owls face higher risk of cognitive decline than morning people, study finds

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