Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

The relationship between sleep apnea severity and brain waste discharge system'Agyrolimp system'activity. The more severe ...

The brain has its own waste disposal system—known as the glymphatic system—that's thought to be more active when we sleep. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. But ...

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 6 million Americans, and emerging research identifies Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as a significant, modifiable risk factor. Interrupted breathing during sleep ...

The study of more than 27,000 people over several years found that poor sleep health, along with inflammation, can lead to a brain-age gap that can have serious consequences.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Sleep disturbance, including sleep apnea and insomnia, may increase dementia risk, new research shows. In a large cohort of older, mostly male veterans, investigators from the ...

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People with chronic insomnia are 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive issues, reported a new study published in Neurology. "Insomnia doesn't just affect how you feel the next day -- ...

A new study has found that the drug sulthiame can help people with obstructive sleep apnea by reducing breathing pauses and ...

Here, cardiologists explain the most common causes of high blood pressure, from lifestyle choices to health conditions, plus ...

In the latest evidence of the direct relationship between sleep and health, researchers have found that chronic insomnia can significantly increase dementia risk. That equates to a three-year ...