Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia People who get less rapid eye movement (REM sleep) may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This is the stage when dreaming occurs. There...

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Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia People who get less rapid eye movement (REM sleep) may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This is the stage when dreaming occurs. There...

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Tired During the Day? May Make You More Susceptible to Dementia

Sleepiness and Fatigue Linked to Brain Atrophy A new study found that normal older adults who experience excessive sleepiness during the day or significant fatigue may have more brain atrophy than expected for their age, particularly in areas of the brain that are more susceptible to aging and Alzheimer’s disease....

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