Long Sleep May Signal Brain Changes | Sheffield News

New research reveals a surprising link between sleeping over ten hours and elevated levels of p-tau181, a protein tied to Alzheimer’s brain changes. While it can’t prove long sleep causes dementia, the finding suggests it might be an early warning sign—especially if you’re consistently needing ten or more hours. Experts urge caution, not alarm, and recommend talking to a doctor if you’re in this sleep zone and have other dementia risk factors. Sleep’s role in brain health is getting more complex—and more fascinating. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eea3688526d88a38