Australia: Findings from a recent study published in Sleep Health support the value of sleep spindles as useful cognitive function markers in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The researchers showed that.
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Warning on sleep change in older men
Men aged 65 and older can experience changes in their sleep patterns – and experts say this should be monitored. Photo: Pixabay
Men aged 65 and over should monitor their sleep patterns and seek medical advice after Flinders University experts warned that disrupted slumber may lead to variations and general decline in key cognitive functions.
In a new article published in the Journal of Sleep Research, the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health research group studied a group of 477 older men’s attention impairment and processing speed after disrupted sleep.
The participants from the Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study undertook cognitive testing after successful home‐based polysomnography.
Sleep Apnea can Lead to Cognitive Decline in Older Men by Hannah Joy on May 28, 2021 at 8:32 PM
Sleeping for less than 8 hours or having disrupted sleep is linked to cognitive dysfunction in men aged 65 and above, reveals a new study.
In a new article published in the Journal of Sleep Research, the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health research group studied a group of 477 middle-aged and older men s attention and processing speed in relation to their sleep.
The participants from the Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study undertook cognitive testing and a successful sleep study.
‘Sleep warning for older men - disruption or change in sleeping patterns can lead to cognitive decline.’
Men aged 65 and over should monitor their sleep patterns and seek medical advice after a warning from Flinders University experts that disrupted slumber can be linked to cognitive dysfunction.
In a new article published in the Journal of Sleep Research, the Australian research group studied a group of 477 middle-aged and older men s attention and processing speed in relation to their sleep.