Study Reveals: Chronic Time Shortage Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

An international team of researchers has uncovered a new unexpected factor that increases the risk of developing dementia. It turns out that it’s not only poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle that pose a threat, but also a constant lack of time.

The authors discovered that the brain requires ample time for optimal health—at least 10 hours a day. This time is essential for getting enough sleep, preparing and consuming nutritious meals, staying active, and spending quality time with loved ones.

However, many individuals struggle to find this time. Those who work long hours, care for ill family members, or commute across the city are particularly vulnerable. They experience a time deficit that hampers their ability to lead a healthy lifestyle and can harm their cognitive well-being.

The researchers advocate for more than just telling people to «exercise more and eat right»; they emphasize the need to help them carve out the time necessary for these activities. Changes are required at the governmental and corporate levels, such as flexible work schedules, the ability to disconnect from work communications after hours, accessible childcare options, and efficient public transport, so people spend less time traveling.

The study has been published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.

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