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Deep sleep brain waves offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease in older adults. A new international study led by Concordia researchers shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical usually associated with wakefulness and sleep transition.

Deep sleep brain waves offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

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Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease in older adults.

A new international study led by Concordia researchers shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical usually associated with wakefulness and sleep...

The researchers examined levels of the neurotransmitter orexin […]

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Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease in older adults. A new international study led by Concordia researchers shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical usually associated with wakefulness and sleep transition. The researchers examined levels of the neurotransmitter orexin […]

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