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Alzheimer's: Not enough time in 2 deep sleep stages may increase risk - Medical News Today

Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

By:Tim Newman
Source:Medical News Today
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Alzheimer's: Not enough time in 2 deep sleep stages may increase risk - Medical News Today
  • Earlier studies have identified a relationship between sleep and Alzheimers disease.
  • A new study looks in detail at sleep phases, brain changes, and Alzheimers disease.
  • Accord… [+7913 chars]

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