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06/13/2018 / By Carol Anderson

The neurocognitive effects of lacking sleep: How being tired all the time is literally killing you

Getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health since our bodies recuperate during this time. Understandably though, many of us are involved in different activities – working, taking care of the family, exercising, hanging out with friends – that we always tend to sacrifice a good night’s sleep. However, this type of neglect is costing […]

11/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Alzheimer’s found to be a side effect of obstructive sleep apnea, study finds

People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This is due to the fact that those with this potentially serious sleep disorder have higher levels of amyloid beta, the peptides that have been strongly implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. This was the conclusion the researchers behind a compelling new study came to […]

07/27/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

New research suggests snoring is linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study conducted by researchers at Harvard University showed that snoring while sleeping is correlated with the risk of contracting Alzheimer’s disease as it was found that people who are at-risk of the condition are more susceptible to it when they constantly experience difficulty in breathing while they’re asleep. Daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea are […]

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