Subscribe Sign In

This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/deep-sleep-may-be-the-best-defense-against-alzheimers-memory-amlyoid-1524dbd7

Deep Sleep May Be the Best Defense Against Alzheimer’s

Shakespeare said slumber was ‘the main course in life’s feast.’ Studies suggest it also protects the brain.

By Allysia Finley

May 21, 2023 4:59 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: The week's worst and best from Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Dan Henninger. Images: Reuters/AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Shakespeare described sleep as “the main course in life’s feast, and the most nourishing.” New research suggests it may also be a key nutrient in warding off Alzheimer’s disease.

Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Continue reading your article with
a WSJ subscription

Already a subscriber? Sign In

Sponsored Offers

American Eagle Outfitters:
15% off American Eagle promo code 2023
ASOS:
ASOS Promo Code: 25% off
Mango:
10% off Mango Promo Code
Kohl's:
Kohl's promo code: 30% off for Kohl's Rewards Members
Walmart:
20% off your order with Walmart promo code
Target:
Target Promo Code: 20% Off Entire Order