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Sleep apnea during REM sleep linked to memory-related brain changes

By InsideWellness Editorial · May 7, 2025

Originally published by ScienceDaily Sleep Disorders.

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, according to a new study. The study found the brain changes were strongly associated with the severity of drops in oxyge

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