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News Briefs: June 2021

May 21, 2021 · · Memory
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Common in People with Memory and Thinking Problems Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which breathing is interrupted repeatedly while you sleep, is associated with cognitive impairment, as well as cardiovascular disease and other health problems. And in a small study presented at the American Academy … Read More

Newsbriefs: Poor Sleep & Dementia; Forgo the Fried Foods; Exercise Reduces Risk of Death After Heart Attack; Low-Carb Diets & Diabetes

Apr 21, 2021 · · Memory
Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of dementia doubles in older adults who don’t sleep well. The data also point to associations between sleep disturbance/deficiency and overall risk of death. For the study, 2,610 adults, average age 70, answered questionnaires on several … Read More

Sleep Apnea Can Harm Your Head and Your Heart

Mar 24, 2021 · · Memory
In recent years, research has shown that a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked with a number of serious health problems. “What we are seeing is that OSA is a condition that affects the function of the entire body. It exposes the body to higher levels of … Read More

Better Sleep Means Better Health

Mar 24, 2021 · · Memory
Sleep is crucial to our health. Lack of sleep is a contributor to mood disorders, depression, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few. Incomplete sleep is also a reason for memory disturbances and attention disorders. As a clinician, I usually start with simple sleep hygiene for my sleep deprived … Read More

Your Brain on Sleep

Feb 23, 2021 · · Memory
All creatures great and small, human and animal, appear so peaceful during sleep. The face is relaxed, and perhaps there’s a murmur or two, or a cute little snort. For the most part, sleep, from the outside, appears to be a process of serene stillness. But inside the brain, there’s … Read More

Why You Need to Sleep Better and How to Do It

Feb 23, 2021 · · Memory
When you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you feel tired during the day—but that’s not the only possible side effect. Studies have linked chronic poor sleep to a greater risk of cardiovascular problems, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. “Your body doesn’t switch off while you sleep,” says Mount Sinai geriatrician … Read More

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