Thursday 16/October/2025 – 03:14 AM
The results of a recent study found that lack of time may increase the risk of dementia, and that time inequality in people may cause them to suffer from memory loss. Dementia is one of the most common diseases in Britain, and there are about 944,000 people in the United Kingdom living with this condition, and about 7 million in the United States.
According to what was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail, there are several types of dementia, but the most common type is Alzheimer’s disease, which affects about six out of every 10 people diagnosed with this condition. Although there is no cure for dementia, early diagnosis allows sufficient time to develop personal treatment plans, and enables doctors to prescribe medications and treatments that can prolong the onset of the disease.
Lack of time increases the risk of dementia
The researchers found that not everyone has the time to prioritize their health, including taking preventative steps to ensure healthier aging, which creates a chance of developing dementia. Researchers define temporal inequality as not having enough time for restful sleep, working intense or anti-social hours, or relying on screens. Blue light emitted from devices has been shown to affect the body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. Daily or lack of time to relax.
The researchers noted that time is an under-recognized social factor in determining brain health, and is likely to be as important as education or income in relation to dementia risk. Despite technological advances that promise efficiency and flexibility, many individuals suffer from a chronic sense of time poverty, with little space for rest, contemplation, or care.
