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Global Council on Brain Health
Also known as: GCBH
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Experts recommend 7-8 hours of sleep for better brain health sph.unc.edu Jan 31, 2017 12 facts
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that people with chronic inadequate sleep are at higher risk for and experience more severe health problems, including dementia, depression, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that persistent, excessive daytime sleepiness is not a normal part of aging.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that the sleep-wake cycle is influenced by many factors and that maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule is related to better sleep and better brain health.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that sleep is vital to brain health and cognitive function, and that sleeping an average of 7-8 hours each day is related to better brain and physical health in older people.
quotePeggye Dilworth-Anderson, a professor of health policy and management at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and a member of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) committee, stated: “This report reflects the collaboration of the GCBH with leading scientists and experts around the world on sleep and brain health. It aims to educate policy makers, caregivers, the general public and others about the importance of sleep, brain health and cognitive functioning.”
quote“Although sleep problems are a huge issue with older adults, it’s unfortunate the importance of sleep is often not taken seriously by health care professionals,” said Sarah Lock, AARP senior vice president for policy and GCBH executive director.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that while sleep disorders become more common with age, they often can be treated successfully.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) issued a report on January 10, 2017, recommending that individuals get seven to eight hours of sleep each day to maintain brain health as they age.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that regular exposure to light and physical activity supports good sleep.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that people of any age can change their behavior to improve their sleep.
procedureThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) report recommends the following procedures to improve sleep: (1) get up at the same time every day, seven days a week; (2) restrict fluids and food three hours before going to bed to avoid sleep disruption; (3) avoid using over-the-counter (OTC) medications for sleep, as these can have negative side-effects including disrupted sleep quality and impaired cognitive functioning.
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) was established in 2015 as an independent, international collaborative of scientists, health professionals, scholars, and policy experts focused on human cognition and brain health.