Dementia, Obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep Apnea Was Just Linked To A Higher Risk Of Dementia—Especially For Women
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that impacts about 39 million adults in the U.S. But if it’s left untreated, it raises the risk of developing a host of serious conditions, including heart, kidney, and metabolic health complications.
Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women
A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults -; particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.
Sleep apnea raises dementia risk in older women
Researchers determine the differential risk of dementia among men and women based on the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests
Feeling sleepy and lacking enthusiasm during the day could increase the risk of developing a cognitive disorder leading to dementia, a new study found. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses.
Sleepy during the day? You may be at higher risk for a pre-dementia syndrome, study finds
Feeling sleepy and less enthusiastic during the day may indicate a higher risk of developing a syndrome that often leads to dementia, a new study has found.
Study expands the science on the link between sleep and dementia
If you find yourself sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, you may need to consider it more than an inconvenience — since the fatigue may indicate you're at higher risk for developing a condition that can lead to dementia.
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Types of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder that involves pauses in breathing during sleep. Three main types exist: obstructive, central, and complex. Each is defined and treated based on its underlying cause.
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How Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Can Impact ADHD and Energy Levels
If you're dealing with ADHD and fatigue, the answer might be in your sleep. Many people unknowingly suffer from sleep apnea, ...
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What are mouthguards for sleep apnea and do they work? We asked an expert
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting millions of people around the world. It refers to the temporary stopping of breathing during the night due to blocked airways ...
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If your Apple Watch alerts you to sleep apnea, here’s what it means and what to do next
Already multitool smart devices, Apple Watches added another buzzworthy feature last month: an app to detect sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a sleeper’s breathing to pause ...
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Sleep Disorders News
Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia in Older Adults, Especially Women Oct. 31, 2024 — Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia ...
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Could your child's ADHD symptoms be sleep apnea? Doctors say these are the signs
If your child is having a hard time focusing in school and tends to act out at home, it might be something that afflicts many ...
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How Apple sleep apnea detection works – explained by Apple research scientist
Wareable spoke to Apple's Dr. Matt Bianchi to find out. Sleep apnea detection isn’t unique to the Apple Watch, but it is one of the hottest wearables trends of 2024. Apple gained FDA approval in ...