All Your Sleep Questions, Answered | Dr. Matthew Walker
10% Happier with Dan Harris
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Is there a thing like sleep debt
Sleep debt is not like a bank that you can accumulate and pay off later. Whatever damage was done by lack of sleep in the past is irreversible. However, it is never too late to start sleeping better. A study showed that treating midlife adults with untreated sleep apnea, a sleep disorder characterized by heavy snoring, delayed the onset of Alzheimer's disease by 10 to 15 years compared to those who did not receive treatment. This demonstrates that improving sleep through treatment interventions can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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