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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.’
Sleep Apnea Common in Patients With Memory Problems by Angela Mohan on March 1, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Obstructive sleep apnea is found to be common in people with cognitive impairment, as per the study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology s 73rd Annual Meeting being held virtually April 17 to 22, 2021.
Cognitive impairment includes memory and thinking problems that affect concentration, decision making and learning new things. The risk of cognitive impairment increases as people age. Better sleep is beneficial to the brain and can improve cognitive skills. Yet in our study, we found that over half of the people with cognitive impairment had obstructive sleep apnea, said study author Mark I. Boulos, M.D., of the University of Toronto in Canada and member of the American Academy of Neurology.