In this blog, Honor Pollard explores if sleep problems could have a long-term effect on the brain| Alzheimers Research UK
Growing evidence points to a link between poor quality of sleep and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. We know that disturbed sleep can be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s and it often occurs years before changes to memory and thinking skills start to show. But this is not the full story when it comes to sleep and dementia.
A number of studies have shown that interrupted sleep may speed up the progression of Alzheimer’s in the brain. But it’s difficult for researchers to tease apart cause and effect. They need to work out whether poor quality sleep might contribute to the development of the disease or vice-versa.
Full article at Alzheimers Research UK
