insomnia ↔ Alzheimer's disease

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Insomnia and Alzheimer's disease are related as both are identified as medical causes of sleep deprivation in [1] and [2], while [3] further establishes insomnia as a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 2 facts

claimMedical causes of sleep deprivation include sleep apnea, degenerative brain disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease), mental health concerns, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, pain, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome.

claimSleep deprivation can be caused by medical reasons including sleep apnea, degenerative brain disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease), mental health concerns, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, pain, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome.

The Effect of Insomnia on Brain Health - American Brain Foundation americanbrainfoundation.org American Brain Foundation 1 fact

claimInsomnia is a risk factor for future cardiovascular diseases and related brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.