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Alzheimer's disease and heart attacks are linked as both are mitigated by the anti-inflammatory effects of aspirin [1] and the preventative benefits of annual flu vaccinations [2]. Furthermore, they share a common risk factor in insufficient sleep, which contributes to cardiovascular issues like heart attacks while simultaneously impairing the brain's ability to clear amyloid beta proteins associated with Alzheimer's [3].
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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 2 facts
The Effect of Insomnia on Brain Health - American Brain Foundation americanbrainfoundation.org 1 fact
claimInsufficient sleep is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease because it increases the likelihood of cardiovascular issues like heart attacks and strokes, and it may prevent the brain from flushing out metabolic waste like amyloid beta (Aβ) proteins.