Too much sleep 'hits brain power'

Having too much sleep in middle age could be as bad as not getting enough, according to new research.

Too much sleep 'hits brain power'

Having too much sleep in middle age could be as bad as not getting enough, according to new research.

A study of almost 9,000 men and women found that people aged 50 to 64 who sleep for less than six and more than eight hours a night have worse decision-making ability and memories.

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