Treating sleep apnea could reduce dementia risk
Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.
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Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Jan 31, 2018
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Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have found a significant link between poor sleep and a greater risk of pre-diabetic patients developing type two diabetes.
Feb 17, 2022
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A Google search using the key words "snoring" and "treatment" yielded over 5 million results, but no standard treatment is available for primary snoring or snoring associated with a mild form of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ...
May 7, 2015
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When people think of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), images of middle aged adults likely come to mind. However, a recent study by Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare sheds light on another population ...
May 18, 2016
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Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood pressure.
Mar 15, 2024
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Middle-aged women with low levels of estrogen and progesterone are more likely to snore and to report symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study published this week in PLoS ONE by Kai Triebner of University ...
Jun 22, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS) and hypertension (HTN) after delivery, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in the American ...
Feb 11, 2022
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Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China have discovered that changes in sleep patterns as we age are associated with lower odds of successful aging.
A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to children the same age who slept normally, found significant reductions of gray matter - brain cells involved ...
Mar 17, 2017
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Voyagers no longer embark in search of the storied Fountain of Youth, but the quest for longevity is still very much alive for researchers.
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