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Alzheimer's disease and stroke are both categorized as major neurological disorders [1] and are frequently cited as significant health conditions that share common risk factors, such as chronic insomnia and sleep deprivation [2]. Furthermore, clinical studies often exclude patients with a history of either condition to isolate specific neurological variables [3].
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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
measurementEpilepsy is the third most common neurological disorder in the United States, following stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, with an incidence rate between 1.5 and 3.1 percent.
Impact of sleep duration on executive function and brain structure nature.com 1 fact
procedureThe researchers excluded individuals from the study who had a history or current diagnosis of neurological disease, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, brain injury, subdural or subarachnoid haematoma, infection of the nervous system, brain abscess, haemorrhage, skull fracture, encephalitis, meningitis, chronic neurological problems, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, head injury, or alcohol, opioid, and other dependencies.
The Effect of Insomnia on Brain Health - American Brain Foundation americanbrainfoundation.org 1 fact
claimChronic insomnia and sleep deprivation increase the risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart failure, vascular disease, stroke, cognitive impairment, obstructive sleep apnea, Alzheimer’s disease, and mortality.