Could “elite” sleepers such as former US president Donald Trump, Tesla owner and SA-born billionaire Elon Musk and actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson hold the key to treating dementia?
New research seems to suggest so.
According to research, short or “elite” sleepers are a small percentage of the human population capable of surviving on six or less hours of sleep every day without suffering cognitive decline.
According to Daily Mail, quoting a University of California study, up to 5% of humans fall in this group and may be less likely to develop dementia as a result of specific genetic mutations.
It also suggested they may hold the key to treating dementia.
The article cited Musk, Johnson and Trump as examples of short sleepers, with all three having previously claimed they survive off less than six hours of sleep.
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Why surviving on six or less hours of sleep may be key to fighting dementia
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Could “elite” sleepers such as former US president Donald Trump, Tesla owner and SA-born billionaire Elon Musk and actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson hold the key to treating dementia?
New research seems to suggest so.
According to research, short or “elite” sleepers are a small percentage of the human population capable of surviving on six or less hours of sleep every day without suffering cognitive decline.
According to Daily Mail, quoting a University of California study, up to 5% of humans fall in this group and may be less likely to develop dementia as a result of specific genetic mutations.
It also suggested they may hold the key to treating dementia.
The article cited Musk, Johnson and Trump as examples of short sleepers, with all three having previously claimed they survive off less than six hours of sleep.
Support independent journalism by subscribing to the Sunday Times. Just R20 for the first month.
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