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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A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia
November 2, 2023
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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.
Sleep Works Around Alzheimer’s
September 8, 2023
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At Washington University, extra sleep reinforced connections between brain cells that encode memories. Past studies linked extra sleep to boosting memory. This study links extra sleep to the repair of damaged memory systems.
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.
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.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque
July 7, 2023
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Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?
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.
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