Study finds identical signs of brain damage in sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease

Study finds identical signs of brain damage in sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease

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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 28 2020

New research has confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in both conditions.

While the cause of Alzheimer's disease remains a mystery, amyloid plaques that are toxic to brain cells are known indicators of the disease.