Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

Not spending enough time in the REM phase of deep sleep would speed up the deterioration of areas of the brain associated with Alzheimer's

The importance of breathing for brain clearance has not previously been understood. Researchers hope that in the future breathing exercises may be a form of therapy for memory disorders.

As You Get Older, Sleeping Less Can Increase Alzheimer's Risk, New Study Shows

The exact cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown. However, research indicates that age, genetics, and certain lifestyle habits (like smoking and excessive drinking) can all contribute to your risk of developing the neurodegenerative disorder—as can sleep, per new findings. A 2025 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that low levels of slow-wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep can weaken regions of the brain tha…

Why Alzheimer's risk increases with this common condition: New study

According to a new study, Alzheimer's risk increases with this common condition.

Sleep and Alzheimer's; Daylight Saving Time Evidence; Woman Who Smells Parkinson's

(MedPage Today) -- Sleep deficiency was associated with atrophy of the inferior parietal region, which is observed in early Alzheimer's disease. (Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine) Researchers assessed evidence supporting daylight saving time...

New study links lower proportions of certain sleep stages to brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease

New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over time.