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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

A new study links sleep problems with increased biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered those who report low sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems had elevated levels of Alzheimer's related biomarkers in their spinal fluid than those who reported no sleep problems. However, no abnormalities were found in the spinal fluid of people with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·May 22, 2017·3 min read

Sleep Disorders Affect Men and Women Differently

Study reveals women who experience difficulties sleeping are more likely to feel tired and depressed than men.

Image shows brain scans of kids with sleep apnea.

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·March 17, 2017·5 min read

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·February 26, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Researchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.

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·June 8, 2016·2 min read

Do Parent’s Sleep Problems Get Passed Down to Their Kids?

A new study will assess people to find out whether their sleep disorders are capable of being passed on to their children.

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·April 20, 2016·3 min read

Feel Sleepy During The Day? Your Fatty Diet Could Be To Blame

Men who eat high fat diets tend to experience excessive daytime sleepiness, a new study reports.

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·April 19, 2016·3 min read

How the Brain Generates Respiratory Rhythm

Researchers introduce a new concept of how the brain is involved in respiration.

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·February 29, 2016·2 min read

Children Who Snore Frequently Have an Increased Risk of Learning Difficulties

According to a new study, children who frequently snore or who have trouble breathing during sleep face an increased risk of learning difficulties and trouble concentrating.

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·February 14, 2016·3 min read

Computational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is Treated

Researchers are developing a 3D model of a human airway which could lead to new tools for the treatment of sleep apnea.

Diagram shows how breath is obstructed in sleep apnea.

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·February 12, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function

According to a new study, people with sleep apnea showed significant changes in GABA and glutamate levels in their brains.

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·January 6, 2016·3 min read

Heart Disease Risk Lowered in Sleep Apnea Patients With Statins

A new study reports statins can protect blood vessels from a substance that causes inflammation.

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·September 22, 2015·4 min read

CPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep Apnea

According to a new study, depressive symptoms are common in people with obstructive sleep apnea, and the symptoms can improve when the sleep apnea is treated with CPAP therapy.

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sleep apnea

Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

Sleep Disorders Affect Men and Women Differently

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Dietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Do Parent’s Sleep Problems Get Passed Down to Their Kids?

Feel Sleepy During The Day? Your Fatty Diet Could Be To Blame

How the Brain Generates Respiratory Rhythm

Children Who Snore Frequently Have an Increased Risk of Learning Difficulties

Computational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is Treated

Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function

Heart Disease Risk Lowered in Sleep Apnea Patients With Statins

CPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep Apnea

Taming Tumor Chaos: Researchers Uncover Key to Improving Glioblastoma Treatment

Hippocampus Predicts Rewards by Reorganizing Memories

Memory Rewritten: Study Finds No Clear Line Between Episodic and Semantic Retrieval

Brain Stimulation Method Can Evaluate Consciousness in Alzheimer’s Disease

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