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Poor sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer's, says study

Poor sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer's, says study

Sleep has no contraindications, quite the opposite: it improves mood, heart health, among many other problems. And now, scientists may include a reduction in their chances of having Alzheimer's in this list, thanks to a study presented at the International Conference of the Alzheimer's Association, conducted at the University of California, Berkeley (United States). Conclusions Experts made a PET-CT in the brains of 26 patients over age 70 (imaging examination showing tissue functioning) by measuring the formation of beta-amyloid proteins in the brain. Then words were given to them to memorize until the next day and their brainwaves during sleep were measured that night.

Crossing the data, the scientists realized that patients with higher beta-amyloid proteins in the brain were those who slept less and also memorized fewer words.

For researchers, this is a vicious cycle, since sleep problems interact with some processes caused by Alzheimer's in the brain. However, treating sleep problems, such as sleep apnea, can be a way to treat and prevent Alzheimer's.


7 Tips to ensure health and well-being on harder days

7 Tips to ensure health and well-being on harder days

There are times in that all the energy of the organism is needed. They are work commitments, social events, quality time with the family, a trip to enjoy a holiday. You can not even think about putting something aside. To minimize the risks of lacking health or health on these more intense days, it is possible to give a kick to the body.

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Benefits of vitamin D: weight control and protection against tumors

Benefits of vitamin D: weight control and protection against tumors

It has been frequent news for the benefits it brings to the body. Vitamin D is the staple of scientific studies, suggesting its power to fight blood pressure, control weight and ward off the risk of tumors. "Vitamin D can be found in milk, salmon, sardines, fish liver oil, mushrooms, eggs and some cereals that are fortified with this vitamin," explains nutritionist Cristiane Mara Cedro.

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