The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s
The Greek word “apnea” means “without breath.” Sleep apnea is a medical condition that impacts breathing during sleep, and the most common type, obstructive…
The Greek word “apnea” means “without breath.” Sleep apnea is a medical condition that impacts breathing during sleep, and the most common type, obstructive…
A noninvasive dementia sleep test may help with predicting and diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases in older adults. Sleep has been an increasing focus of study…
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)…
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…
Experiencing problems with disturbed or irregular sleep is common as people age. For people with dementia and their caregivers, these can be even bigger…
Research into dementia prevention has looked into a variety of possibilities, including diet and exercise. But researchers are also looking at how sleep affects…
Whether it’s sleeping too much or experiencing fragmented sleep, people with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia may often experience disruptions in their circadian…
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…
Frequently napping during the day may be a sign of fatigue or growing older, but a new study suggests it may also be a…
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…
By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She…
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…