How long does REM sleep last?
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Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
What type of sleep is most important?
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Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s
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Nicholas Chan
| October 8th, 2020
The Greek word “apnea” means “without breath.” Sleep apnea is a medical condition that impacts breathing during sleep, and the most common type, obstructive…
New Test Could Predict Dementia By Monitoring Your Sleep
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Being Patient
| September 28th, 2020
A noninvasive dementia sleep test may help with predicting and diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases in older adults. Sleep has been an increasing focus of study…
Sleep Disordered Breathing Linked to Buildup of Alzheimer’s Biomarkers
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Nicholas Chan
| April 3rd, 2020
Chronic breathing disorders during sleep are associated with key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The researchers found that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)…
Lack of Sleep Could Hurt the Brain’s Ability to Clear Out Toxins
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Nicholas Chan
| March 20th, 2020
The biology of sleep has long been a mystery. Exactly how brain and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s might be biologically connected to sleeping disorders…
A Good Night’s Rest: Managing Sundowning and Sleep Issues in Alzheimer’s
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Tanner Jensen
| February 17th, 2020
Experiencing problems with disturbed or irregular sleep is common as people age. For people with dementia and their caregivers, these can be even bigger…
Dementia Sundowning for Caregivers: How to Deal With Sundowing and Sleep Issues
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Deborah Kan
| February 13th, 2020
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those…
Researcher Takes First Steps Toward Defining Brain-Cleansing Power of Sleep
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Tanner Jensen
| February 13th, 2020
Research into dementia prevention has looked into a variety of possibilities, including diet and exercise. But researchers are also looking at how sleep affects…
Laura Lewis: Can Deep Sleep Clear The Brain of Alzheimer’s Toxins?
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Deborah Kan
| February 10th, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Laura Lewis about her research into the effects of deep sleep on brain health and cleansing.
Losing Even Just One Night of Sleep May Trigger Alzheimer’s Biomarker
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Lecia Bushak
| January 9th, 2020
Pulling an all-nighter or getting fewer hours of sleep than normal may have more consequences than simply suffering fatigue during the work day. According…
Do Sleep Medications Increase Dementia Risk?
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Remmya Kaparampil
| July 24th, 2019
Between 50 and 70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder. While getting a bad night’s sleep has been linked to an increased dementia…
Sleep Molecule Could Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s In Blood Test
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Deborah Kan
| May 10th, 2019
Researchers have found more evidence that Alzheimer’s may be detected through a simple blood test. The latest study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The…
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Linked to Uptick in Alzheimer’s Protein
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Being Patient
| March 4th, 2019
A new study from the Mayo Clinic shows that people with sleep apnea are more likely to have higher levels of the protein tau,…
Deep Sleep May ‘Clean’ Away Alzheimer’s Risk
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Being Patient
| February 27th, 2019
What does your brain do while you sleep? According to a new study, deep sleep is when your brain gets a scrub down, washing…