How Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s
May 18, 2022
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Beta-amyloid (also known as “plaque”) is the main suspect behind Alzheimer’s. Sleep can clear it TWICE as quickly as wakefulness, in the lab. Find out
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Sleep Techniques to Prevent & Slow Dementia
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Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. But a group of federal agencies have provided new resources to help. Learn more.
Suvorexant Improves Sleep in Alzheimer’s
May 19, 2019
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AlzForum reports new Alzheimer’s results for FDA-Approved insomnia drug suvorexant (Belsomra®). Half of people with Alzheimer’s don’t sleep well, exacerbating a variety of problems. Learn
“Sleep Well, Be Well” National Campaign Lowers Dementia Risk
June 2, 2014
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Sleep is restorative and refreshing. It helps clean out Alzheimer’s plaque and lowers vascular dementia risk. Learn to sleep better with the nationwide “Sleep Well,
Sleep Tied to Vascular Dementia Risk
May 23, 2014
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VIDEO & ARTICLE See why a Taiwanese study closely connects insomnia and vascular problems. (Vascular problems like stroke and heart attack are primary causes of
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