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London, July 6 (IANS) While regular physical activity is known to protect against cognitive decline as we get older, this protective effect may be diminished for people who are not getting enough sleep, particularly for those sleeping less than six hours,
A new research found that sleep is crucial for exercise to benefit middle-aged people and help diminish the rate of decline of their cognitive functions.