Study Shows Association Between Sleep Apnea, Lower Brain Volume
Having more severe sleep apneas was associated with having lower brain volume in the medial temporal lobe area of the brain, which could suggest loss of brain cells.
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Having more severe sleep apneas was associated with having lower brain volume in the medial temporal lobe area of the brain, which could suggest loss of brain cells.
Individuals who have abnormal protein deposits in their brains and also experience more severe sleep apnea are more likely to have smaller volumes in a specific area of the brain.
As studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of poorer brain health, a new study investigated the link.
Studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume.
Studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume. The study is published in the May 31, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.