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New Connections Found Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease

Amyloid plaque in the brain is a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have determined that plaque spreads the same way in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What does this mean if you have OSA? Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the upper airway is somehow blocked during sleep. There are several causes of apnea including … Continue reading New Connections Found Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease