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How quality sleep and overcoming sleep apnoea can boost your brainpower in later life
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Link between sleep apnoea and dementia revealed. Source: University of Queensland
Alzheimers

New data reveals connection between sleep apnoea and Alzheimer’s disease

New data reveals connection between sleep apnoea and Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have uncovered the link between sleep apnoea and an increased chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Source: Getty Images.
Health issues

Sleep Apnea: How treatment can ‘restore better quality sleep’

Sleep Apnea: How treatment can ‘restore better quality sleep’

As daylight savings is observed across the majority of the country yet again the debate regarding the need for such...
The authors of the study concluded that adjusting female sex hormones could be effective in decreasing the high prevalence and associated morbidity of obstructive sleep apnea. Source: Getty Images.
Health issues

Low hormone levels linked to sleep apnoea risk among postmenopausal women

Low hormone levels linked to sleep apnoea risk among postmenopausal women

A new study from the University of Bergen has discovered that postmenopausal women with low levels of estrogen and progesterone are more likely to snore and experience obstructive sleep apnoea.
If your snoring habits begin to become more serious, it would be worth booking in with your GP. Source: Getty
Health issues

Your most common questions about snoring and sleep apnea, answered

Your most common questions about snoring and sleep apnea, answered

Starts at 60 spoke to the sleep experts to answer the most common questions about snoring and when you should be concerned about the impact on your health.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is no laughing matter for 5 per cent of Australians but is blood fat to blame? Source: Getty.
Good health

Blood fat could cause sleep apnoea, new study finds

Blood fat could cause sleep apnoea, new study finds

Too much blood fat could be linked to sleep apnoea, a new study published in the Journal of Nature and Science of Sleep has found.
Sleep apnoea is more prevalent in men over the age of 30. Source: Getty
Health issues

Drug combo may reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, new research finds

Drug combo may reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, new research finds

"We were thrilled because the current treatment options for people with sleep apnoea are limited."
Sleep apnoea has been linked to many serious health problems. Source: Getty (stock photo - model posed for picture).
Experts

Sleep apnoea now also linked to dementia

Sleep apnoea now also linked to dementia

Sleep apnoea is directly linked to all forms of cardiovascular disease and there's also a link to diabetes and obesity, along with a variety of cancers. Now, it appears, we can add dementia to the list.
Waking up tired could point to something more serious, Ross Walker says. Source: Getty.
Health issues

Waking up tired? It could be due to a serious sleeping disorder

Waking up tired? It could be due to a serious sleeping disorder

The condition affects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide.
If you or a loved one is experiencing sleep apnoea, posture and the way you use technology could be to blame. Source: Getty (Stock image used)
Health issues

The common habit that could be increasing your risk of sleep apnoea

The common habit that could be increasing your risk of sleep apnoea

A common bed time ritual could be increasing the risk of sleep apnoea for many people.
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