Insomnia, Depression Compound Dementia Risk, Study Finds
A study of nearly 2 million patient records reveals that the presence of both conditions in adults over 50 increases dementia risk by 72%.
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Sleep Disorder Patients’ Brain Scans Could Forecast Future Parkinson’s Development
PET imaging reveals abnormal brain circuitry and dopamine loss in individuals with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder, years before the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.
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DOD Funds Initiative to Enhance Brain Cleansing During Sleep
The proposed technology for improving glymphatic function is a wireless, combined electroencephalography/transcranial electrical stimulation headband.
Addressing Sleep Issues Could Slow Dementia, Review Suggests
“Sleep disturbances are a significant concern in individuals with dementia, affecting their overall health and quality of life, as well as that of their family members and caregivers.”
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Cryostimulation Improves Sleep Quality, Study Finds
Spending five minutes daily in a -90°C chamber over five consecutive days increased slow-wave sleep duration and improved overall sleep quality.
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SleepImage Awards Grants to Tackle Global Sleep Health Disparities
SleepImage has awarded grants to researchers focused on advancing the understanding of sleep health inequities across diverse global populations.
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NIH to Fund $747K Study on Link Between Sleep and Brain Health
The study will investigate how a type of vitamin B3 affects sleep and memory in older adults and track brain health using biomarkers.
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Daytime Sleepiness Associated With Pre-Dementia Syndrome
Older adults with daytime sleepiness were more likely to develop a condition that occurs before dementia develops.
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Sleep Apnea May Cause Dementia, Especially in Women
‘The results provide new evidence that clinicians and patients, when making decisions about testing for sleep apnea and treating it, should consider the possibility that untreated sleep apnea causes or exacerbates dementia.’
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Researchers Unlock the Secret Behind the Body’s Internal Clock Regulation
A team of scientists uncovered how a protein that controls our biological clock modifies its own function, offering new ways for treating jet lag and seasonal adjustments.
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Blood Sample Timing Affects Dementia Diagnostic Results
New research reveals that Alzheimer’s biomarker levels fluctuate throughout the day, likely influenced by sleep or circadian mechanisms.
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Poor Sleep Quality Directly Related to Mortality Risk, Researchers Say
A new study reveals that poor sleep quality is strongly linked to increased mortality risk in older adults.
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REM Sleep Rhythms Can Be Modulated by Sound
Researchers suggest this discovery could lead to a non-invasive treatment for dementia, as the technique is applied during sleep without disrupting the patient.
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New Discovery Shows Melatonin Can Selectively Enhance REM Sleep
Researchers say the discovery is significant because current sleep-facilitating drugs typically only increase the duration of non-REM sleep.
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New Study Explores Sleep’s Impact on Women’s Cognitive Health
Scripps Research launches a digital trial to identify sleep-related risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias using activity trackers.
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Expert Pushes Naps and Brain Games Over AI Reliance for Dementia Prevention
A new book urges readers to put down their smartphones and prioritize “real intelligence” through habits like napping and memory exercises.
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Researchers to Explore Sleep-Enhancing Sounds for Dementia Prevention
A $1.1 million grant will be used to study how brain-synched sounds during sleep might improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Sleep-Based Dementia Research Advances with New Grant Funding
The research will investigate an approach to identify brain activity associated with dementia during sleep.
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