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Study Links Sleep Apnea to Early Cognitive Decline

5/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of California, Irvine reveals a troubling connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during REM sleep and early signs of cognitive decline. Researchers found that low oxygen levels during this critical sleep phase can harm memory-related brain areas. This urgent discovery underscores the necessity for improved diagnostics and treatments for OSA, particularly for the aging population.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of California, Irvine reveals a troubling connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during REM sleep and early signs of cognitive decline. Researchers found that low oxygen levels during this critical sleep phase can harm memory-related brain areas. This urgent discovery underscores the necessity for improved diagnostics and treatments for OSA, particularly for the aging population.