A common sleep disorder that affects millions of Brits can raise your risk of dementia, according to health experts
Health experts have issued a warning about a common sleep disorder that affects millions of Brits and can increase the risk of serious health conditions. The disorder, characterised by symptoms such as loud snoring and frequent waking, can lead to dementia, according to research.
The NHS emphasises that OSA "needs to be treated" as it can lead to "more serious problems", including dementia. A 2022 study published in Nature Communications journal found a link between a lack of oxygen to the brain during sleep and Alzheimer's disease in mice. Further testing was set to be carried out on humans. Prof Coulson added: "Early stage human trials are underway with sleep clinicians in Brisbane and Sydney to determine the correlation between hypoxia and sustained cognitive impairment, and whether CPAP can reduce dementia risk.
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