Stories Related to Sleep Apnea, Lack Of Deep Sleep Linked To Damage In Brain, Study Says

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Wed, 05/10/2023 - 2:57pm

People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may have more damage in the white matter of the brain, possibly hastening mental decline, a new study found.

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