Thursday, October 24, 2019

Why Do Some People Need Less Sleep? It’s in Their DNA

"We all wish we could get by on less sleep, but one father and son actually can—without suffering any health consequences and while actually performing on memory tests as well as, or better than, most people."

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-some-people-need-less-sleep-its-in-their-dna/

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This “Longevity Gene” May Protect the Brain From Aging and Dementia

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