Treatment of Sleep Apnea Reduces Risk of Dementia

Man with sleep apnea not having a good nights sleep.

Diagnosing and treating sleep apnea reduces the risk of dementia as people age. Evaluation with a home sleep study should be done. Other risk factors include snoring, high blood pressure, large neck, and nocturnal choking.

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