Sleep deprivation prematurely ages your brain
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A recent study in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals that changes resulting from sleep deprivation can translate to temporary age-related changes in the brain. The research suggests that even one night of insufficient sleep can significantly accelerate brain aging. Health experts emphasize the importance of getting consistent, quality sleep, generally 7 to 9 hours nightly, as a critical factor in preserving brain health and cognitive function. Prioritizing sleep not only helps consolidate memories but also clears brain toxins, supporting overall mental sharpness and longevity.
Source
Chu, C., Holst, S. C., Elmenhorst, E. M., Foerges, A. L., Li, C., Lange, D., Hennecke, E., Baur, D. M., Beer, S., Hoffstaedter, F., Knudsen, G. M., Aeschbach, D., Bauer, A., Landolt, H. P., & Elmenhorst, D. (2023). Total Sleep Deprivation Increases Brain Age Prediction Reversibly in Multisite Samples of Young Healthy Adults. The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 43(12), 2168–2177. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0790-22.2023
Additional Reading
https://betterreport.com/habits-aging-your-brain/
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/10/health/sleep-apnea-brain-damage-study-wellness/index.html