Alzheimer's warning over sleep pattern issued by scientists
Researchers are sounding the alarm about our sleep patterns, indicating that an odd pattern in dreaming could signal early onset Alzheimer's disease. A study from Beijing's China-Japan Friendship Hospital took a closer look by observing 128 individuals’ sleep habits within a neurology clinic.
Alzheimer's Scientists Reveal New Early Warning Sign
Taking too long to enter the phase of sleep in which we dream may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. This is the conclusion of an international team of researchers who studied the sleep patterns of around 100 patients with either Alzheimer's or its precursor in comparison with their cognitively healthy counterparts.
Alzheimer's Biomarkers Tied to Delayed REM Sleep
Prolonged rapid eye movement (REM) sleep latency was linked with Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, cross-sectional data showed.
Delayed REM Sleep Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Taking longer to enter the dream phase can disrupt the ability to consolidate memories and interfere with emotion regulation.
Delays in dreaming may be linked to Alzheimer's risk
Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's,
Delayed dream sleep could be early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
In a nutshell Taking longer than 193 minutes to enter REM sleep may indicate elevated levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, potentially serving as an early warning sign of brain changes.
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