SYDNEY: A sleep disorder that causes repeated shallow or interrupted breathing may be associated with changes in brain structure that are also observed in the early stages of dementia.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), common in the elderly, is a condition where the walls of the throat relax and contract during sleep, stopping breathing, and are known to reduce levels. oxygen in the blood. It has also been linked to heart disease, stroke and cancer.
The new study suggests that the decline in oxygen may be related to a narrowing of the temporal lobes of the brain and a corresponding decline in memory.
"Between 30% and 50% of the risk of dementia is due to modifiable factors such as depression, high blood pressure, obesity and smoking In recent years, researchers have recognized that various disorders of Sleep are also risk factors for dementia, "said lead author Sharon Naismith of the University of Sydney, Australia.
"We wanted to specifically look at obstructive sleep apnea and its effects on the brain and cognitive abilities," added Naismith.
Sleep like a baby! Six technologies to make your bedroom more comfortable
For a restful sleep
August 9, 2017
Technology that is an integral part of our daily lives can not only improve our rooms but also improve our nighttime sleep.
Bedroom Monitor and Sleep Sensor
Aug 9, 2017
This beautiful little ball – the second generation of Hello's Sense with Voice – has everything to help you sleep better. In addition to measuring light, humidity, temperature, air quality and noise, the device can now track volatile organic compounds such as CO2, levels of air pollution. UV in the room and barometric pressure. Its Sleep Pill button attaches to your pillow to monitor your movements overnight and sends this data to the Sense app for analysis.
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Making portable devices Track your sleep
9 Aug, 2017
Portable groups are not just about monitoring activities. The lightweight and stylish Jawbone UP3 is designed to give you the benefits of tracking your sleep and a complete picture of your hearing, outside of your daily activities. It tracks your sleep automatically by measuring Deep, Light and REM (fast eye movements), and offers tips to help you rest better every night.
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Waking Light
Aug 9, 2017
Daily light therapy with a Philips alarm clock can change the way you start your day. This light alarm concept uses a colorful sunrise simulation with sound. It gradually clears from soft morning red to orange until your room is filled with bright yellow light. The process of changing a growing light, according to the company, stimulates your body to wake up naturally.
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Wardrobe Management Becomes Easy
Aug 9, 2017
Cabinets are out of date. Give your room a smart clothing management system that not only houses your clothes, but also refreshes them. The LG Styler reduces wrinkles and eliminates odors from your clothes by minimizing the frequency of their trips to dry cleaners. Hot steam is used to refresh and remove wrinkles and odors from clothes.
