‘Goldilocks’ Advice SLOWS Mental Decline?

By Jack Taylor Posted September 29, 2021

Dear Turapür Today Reader,

You remember that classic tale of Goldilocks, don’t you?

Not too hot… not too cold… but just right?

Well, according to a new research study, following the time-tested advice of Goldilocks – and finding the balance of ‘just right’ — may actually be the key to helping stave off MENTAL DECLINE.

It might sound a bit strange, but let me explain…

According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Neurology, getting too little or too much sleep is associated with impaired cognition (including an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s).

But, getting the ‘just right’ amount of sleep on a consistent basis can help you stay mentally sharp for years to come!

The study found that the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores were .08 points lower among those with short sleep duration vs. individuals with normal sleep duration, while Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) scores were 1.17 points lower in the long sleep group vs the normal sleep group.

So, what exactly constitutes too little, too much, and ‘just right?’

The research found that short sleep duration is 6 hours or less… long sleep duration is 9 hours or more…

But that Goldilocks-approved amount? 7-8 hours of sleep on a consistent basis.

This number is critical for older adults, as studies have found that aging can lead to significant sleep changes and patterns that can cause folks to sleep too little or too much… which isn’t good for the brain.

In other words, it’s key that you take steps to get a consistent 7-8 hours of sleep to help keep your brain in tip-top shape.

If you find yourself not getting enough sleep (or even sleeping too long), there are steps you can take to get into that ‘just right’ sleep zone.

One of the best things you can do it get into a consistent ‘nighttime’ routine. Putting away screens, devices, and even turning the TV off have been proven to help wind your body down and help your body fall asleep.

You can also take a melatonin supplement. Melatonin is a hormone your body produces naturally, which signals your brain that it’s time to sleep. Melatonin supplements have become a popular sleeping aid, particularly in instances where the melatonin cycle is disrupted.

Melatonin supplements help reduce the time people need to fall asleep and INCREASE the total amount of quality sleep time… which will help you hit that 7-8 hour mark.

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Regards,

Jack Taylor
Department of Research, Turapür Products

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