“While individual sleep needs can vary from person to person regardless of sex, historical research suggests that women tend ...

Obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to an increased risk of dementia in a new study—and the association was particularly ...

Women may struggle to get diagnoses for health problems, including sleep apnea and heart conditions, early enough if their ...

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults—particularly women, a ...

Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known ...

A University of Michigan study reveals that sleep apnea may elevate dementia risk, with a notably higher impact on women.

Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia in Older Adults, Especially Women Oct. 31, 2024 — Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among ...

At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. In fact, the rate of dementia diagnosis decreased among the men and grew ...

Across the board, a history of sleep apnea appeared to boost dementia risks for women more than men, the study found. It's ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contributes to dementia risk in older adults, particularly women, according to a study ...

At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. In fact, the rate of dementia diagnosis decreased among the men and grew ...

But when someone has sleep apnea, that repairing ability doesn’t work as well, Merrill says. It’s not clear yet—more research is needed. “It could be hormonal or represent women being more ...