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Lack of sleep may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Source: The Guardian
London : United Kingdom | 2 months ago  
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Insomnia may raise levels of amyloid beta in the brain...Photograph: Getty Chronic lack of sleep may promote the development of Alzheimer's disease, two new studies suggest. The findings may have implications for people suffering from insomnia and other sleep disorders. Researchers monitored...
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