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Sleep is linked to dementia through research on circadian-effective light interventions [1], the role of sleep in clearing brain waste products to prevent cognitive decline [2], and documented changes in sleep EEGs observed in elderly populations with dementia [3].
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Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceFigueiro MG, Sahin L, Kalsher M, Plitnick B, and Rea MS published a study in 2020 titled 'All-day exposure to circadian-effective light improves sleep, Mood, and Behavior in persons with Dementia' in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimElderly subjects, both with and without dementia, exhibit changes in sleep and waking EEGs, according to a 1982 study by Prinz et al. published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to a Plethora of Diseases bergerhenryent.com 1 fact
claimSleep helps the brain clear out waste products that might accumulate and cause cognitive decline, potentially warding off Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.