Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Sleep disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are associated with biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017 in London.

According to a recent study, researchers added that as sleep apnea worsens, the risk of these problems also may increase.

Sleep apnea causes people to experience repetitive pauses in breathing while they sleep. This causes oxygen levels to drop temporarily, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.