US EditionAlzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests
- A new study found that not getting enough time in deep sleep can hasten the deterioration of brain parts linked to Alzheimer's disease.
- Lead study author Gawon Cho stated that deficits in deep sleep can shrink brain parts linked to cognitive decline.
- Over one in three American adults do not receive enough sleep, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Preventive neurologist Dr. Richard Issacson supports the study’s findings, emphasizing the importance of improving sleep for Alzheimer's risk reduction.
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