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Chronic Snoring Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

9/7/2025

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Chronic snoring may raise dementia risk by damaging brain blood vessels, warns neurologist Dr. Baibing Cheng.
Loud snoring disrupts oxygen flow, causing tiny brain injuries linked to silent strokes and dementia.
MRI studies reveal frequent snorers may lose grey matter in memory-related areas.
Research connects sleep apnoea with Alzheimer's disease, increasing risk in mid-life.
NHS recommends consulting a GP for untreated sleep apnoea symptoms.

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Chronic snoring may raise dementia risk by damaging brain blood vessels, warns neurologist Dr. Baibing Cheng.
Loud snoring disrupts oxygen flow, causing tiny brain injuries linked to silent strokes and dementia.
MRI studies reveal frequent snorers may lose grey matter in memory-related areas.
Research connects sleep apnoea with Alzheimer's disease, increasing risk in mid-life.
NHS recommends consulting a GP for untreated sleep apnoea symptoms.