Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque
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Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?
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VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV resulted in significantly worse brain health.
Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s in the Lab
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A new study from researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shown in mice that it is possible to correct the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer’s disease with time-restricted feeding.
Memory Boosted by Intermittent Fasting in Alzheimer’s Lab
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A groundbreaking study corrected the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer’s mice by using time-restricted feeding. This may improve sleep, sundowning, confusion and memory.
5 Tips to Improve Sleep
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The alzheimersweekly.com Sleep Library has articles and videos to lower Alzheimer’s risk via better sleep habits. Check out these 5 tips to sleep better.
Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: People who get more REM sleep get less dementia. REM sleep is when dreaming occurs. Learn about the stages of sleep and their dementia links.
A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia
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As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
Sweet Smell of Success
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Researchers at UCI found that breathing in aromas while sleeping sparks a 226% cognitive increase.
Enhanced Light Sensitivity Contributes to “Sundowning” in Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in the day.
Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp
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Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.
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