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Can We Prevent and Even Reverse Alzheimer's and Dementia?

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

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Healthy Sleep for Brain Health

Improving sleep quality by addressing sleep apnea and establishing good sleep hygiene opens up a cascade of benefits. Adequate rest leads to better dietary choices, reduced stress levels, increased energy for exercise, and overall enhancement of foundational elements. Addressing sleep apnea is crucial for brain health as it prevents damage caused by hypoxia. Treating sleep apnea, especially with CPAP, can lead to remarkable improvements in cognitive function, as witnessed in patients with advanced dementia or Alzheimer's. Therefore, optimizing brain health should include strategies to ensure high-quality sleep, including deep sleep and REM sleep which facilitate brain detoxification.

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