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Getting the proper amount of sleep is something many people struggle with.

We’ve all heard that getting enoughor getting too muchshut-eye can have a negative effect on our health.

But what’s the sweet spot?

Vintage Alarm Clock on a Bed

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For those moving from middle to old age, anew studyis giving the answer to that important question.

From that pool, 40,000 participants also had brain imaging profiles and genetic information available.

So what did the researchers learn from their analysis?

Getting a good nights sleep is important at all stages of life, but particularly as we age.

h/t: [IFL Science!]