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Anti-snoring device could slow onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Alternatives to medicine that treat snoring, like dental appliances, could help individuals sleep better and improve their cognitive function, slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in Geriatrics.

Alternatives to medicine that treat snoring, like dental appliances, could help individuals sleep better and improve their cognitive function, slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in Geriatrics. The research team at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas sought to understand the relationship between breathing rate during sleep and cognitive function, and how a snoring intervention could affect brain health. Breathing patterns might predispose individuals to having Alzheimer’s disease The team’s pilot study included 18 individuals aged 55-85 with a history of snoring. About one third of participants had mild cognitive impairment and

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