Sleep Habits Determine If Your Genes Accelerate Alzheimer’s

Sleep Habits Can Influence Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Genes

Research led by Edith Cowan University in Australia suggests the impact of genetic mutations that impact Alzheimer’s disease risk are influenced by a person’s sleep habits. As reported in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the researchers confirmed links with aquaporin-4 gene (AQP4) variants and changes in brain volume, atrophy and cognition linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The investigators also showed how long people sleep, how long it takes th…

Sleep Habits Determine If Your Genes Accelerate Alzheimer’s

Specific variants of the AQP4 gene interact synergistically with poor sleep habits to accelerate grey matter loss and alter cognitive function.

How Sleep and AQP4 Gene Variants May Shape Early Alzheimer's Brain Change

Scientists have long known that getting enough sleep is important for brain health. Poor sleep has been linked to problems with memory, concentration, and mood. Over the past several years, researchers have also discovered that sleep may play an important role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Now, a […] The post How Sleep and AQP4 Gene Variants May Shape Early Alzheimer’s Brain Change appeared first on…