Insomnia fuels depression in the elderly

A recent study found that older adults with insomnia experience a threefold increase in depressed mood and longer-lasting emotional slump after exposure to inflammation compared to well-rested individuals. This suggests that poor sleep can make the brain more reactive to inflammatory signals, increasing the risk of depression.

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