Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer's Disease

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep - the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and wake up feeling refreshed - have higher levels of the brain protein tau.

The research is in Science Translational Medicine. (full open access)
http://neurosciencenews.com/deep-sleep-alzheimers-10477/

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