Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia
April 22, 2024
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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.
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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
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.
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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
Best Sleep Position to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
October 30, 2022
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SLEEP RESEARCH: The brain’s glymphatic pathway clears harmful wastes, especially during sleep. Stony Brook researchers show this lateral position could be best for the brain-waste
Sleep Treatments Push Off Memory Loss by 10 Years
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: A new study linked heavy snoring or sleep apnea to early memory loss and Alzheimer’s. However, people treating sleep breathing problems with
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