Sweet Smell of Success
August 18, 2023
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Researchers at UCI found that breathing in aromas while sleeping sparks a 226% cognitive increase.
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Enhanced Light Sensitivity Contributes to “Sundowning” in Alzheimer’s
August 11, 2023
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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.
Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise
July 30, 2023
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For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning.
Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp
July 12, 2023
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Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.
A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau
July 3, 2023
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A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.
Why is Alzheimer’s Giving Me Sleep Problems?
June 21, 2023
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Alzheimer’s can cause difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and awakening too early. These often lead to nighttime confusion and wandering. Doctors think they know why.
Suvorexant Improves Sleep in Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2023
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Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s suffer with insomnia? Suvorexant (BELSOMRA) could help. Learn more.
Acting Out While Asleep? Take Steps to Prevent Lewy Body Dementia
February 20, 2023
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Striking out or shouting while asleep, called RBD, may be a very early warning of Lewy Body dementia. Learn what to look for and what to do about it.
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer’s, Or Is it the Other Way Around?
December 15, 2022
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SLEEP: Research has long connected sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s. A key study looking at Alzheimer’s and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is opening up new “chicken-or-egg” questions:
Forgetfulness Might Depend On Time of Day
November 29, 2022
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MEMORY: Can’t remember something? Try waiting until later in the day. Researchers have identified a gene in mice that seems to influence memory recall at
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