Treating this Common Sleep Disorder Can Decrease Dementia Risk

Treating this Common Sleep Disorder Can Decrease Dementia Risk By Esther Heerema, MSW While you may think your snoring is no big deal, it could be a sign of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has been correlated with several health challenges, including an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.  Eating Nuts May Benefit Your Memory  March is National Peanuts Month! Did you know that peanuts may improve your memory? Some research found that eating nuts was correlated with gaining two years of cognitive functioning for women involved in that study. READ NOW Sleep Apnea May Increase Your Dementia Risk  Several research studies have found that this common sleep disorder increases your dementia risk. The good news is that treating it can reduce that risk.  READ NOW Review Your Medications- Too Many Drugs Can Mimic Dementia  Too many medicines, called polypharmacy, can affect your ability to think clearly, remember and make appropriate decisions.   READ NOW Coping When Someone with Dementia Doesn't Recognize You  Has your loved one forgotten who you are? Have you become just a familiar face to her? Or, worse yet, is she frightened by you because she doesn't remember you? Here's how to cope.   READ NOW Does Alzheimer's Affect the Ability to Walk?  Historically, the emphasis and study of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease focused almost solely on cognitive issues, However, our awareness of its effects on the ability to walk has grown recently.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Are Flu Vaccines Safe For People With Egg Allergies? What Vegetables Are in Season What Is Concussion Testing? Is There Still an Obamacare Penalty for Being Uninsured in 2017? Oven Fried Cod With Avocado Puree AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.