Frequently napping during the day may be a sign of fatigue or growing older, but a new study suggests it may also be a…
A new study from the Mayo Clinic shows that people with sleep apnea are more likely to have higher levels of the protein tau,…
What does your brain do while you sleep? According to a new study, deep sleep is when your brain gets a scrub down, washing…
A night spent tossing and turning doesn’t just affect short-term memory, mood and the next day’s caffeine intake. Missing out on deep sleep has…
We know some of the harmful effects of sleep deprivation, including an increased risk of getting into a car crash or even developing Alzheimer’s. But what…
Sleep is something Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers ask about most—and with good reason. Most dementia patients experience a change in sleeping patterns that affects…
Sometimes, a potential Alzheimer’s diagnosis is obvious: the patient is getting lost on their own street, experiencing personality changes or forgetting the phone number…
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