Dental device for snoring may slow onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Dental device for snoring may slow onset of Alzheimer's disease
This figure shows changes in cognitive assessment scores for individuals in each group (CN=cognitively normal, MCI=mild cognitive impairment, AD=Alzheimer’s disease) at the start of the study and after 4 weeks. Credit: Center for BrainHealth

A good night’s sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can disturb sleep, one of the most common causes is snoring or other breathing issues that cause obstructive sleep apnea. A team of researchers from Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas and Texas A&M University sought to understand the relationship between breathing rate during sleep and cognitive function, and how a snoring intervention affects brain health.

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