Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep.
People with OSA are known to suffer memory problems and also have higher rates of depression.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with OSA are known to suffer memory problems and also have higher rates of depression. |
Poor sleep has been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease, and this has been thought to be in part because the protein amyloid beta increases with sleep deprivation. A new study explains more. |
Poor sleep has been associated with Alzheimer's disease risk, but a new study suggests a specific aspect of sleep is important. |
A Finnish study involving over 1000 older adults suggests that a counselling program can prevent cognitive decline even among those with the Alzheimer’s gene. |
A British study using data from 475,397 participants has shown that, on average, stronger people performed better across every test of brain functioning used. |
A Finnish study involving 338 older adults (average age 66) has found that greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function. |
A review of 39 studies investigating the effect of exercise on cognition in older adults (50+) confirms that physical exercise does indeed improve cognitive function in the over 50s, regardless of their cognitive status. |
An extensive review of research looking at the effects of a single bout of exercise has concluded that: |