Sleep apnea is known to wreak havoc with the body, contributing to heart problems, diabetes and liver disease. The sleep disorder also appears to have direct effects on brain health, a new study shows ...

"We have come to understand that sleep is really intertwined with the neurological processes driving Alzheimer's and similar dementias," said Dr. Alberto Ramos, research director of the Sleep ...

The drop in blood oxygen levels that occurs during a sleep apnea episode appears to be linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal ...

Past studies show that sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk for several conditions, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Miami have found ...

Nearly 936 million adults worldwide are fighting an invisible battle each night as they sleep. The culprit: sleep apnea, a condition that does more than just disrupt peaceful slumber – it may be ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re sleeping. Several ways in which OSA affects the brain include an increased risk of ...

At-home sleep tests offer a convenient way to diagnose sleep apnea without visiting a lab. CPAP machines are a highly effective, life-changing treatment for those with sleep apnea. Modern CPAP ...

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you’re probably already familiar with at least a few of its unpleasant effects—daytime sleepiness, fatigue, memory lapses, hair trigger emotional responses, and, in ...

Custom-fitted oral appliances reduce airway obstruction by physically repositioning the lower jaw or tongue forward during ...