A major study from the University of Birmingham has revealed that men with untreated sleep apnea face a higher risk of developing dementia. The research, published in BMJ Thorax, analyzed 2.3 million UK healthcare records over 12 years and found concerning links between the common sleep disorder and cognitive decline. The study showed that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) had a 12% higher risk of developing all-cause dementia and a 29% increased risk of vascular dementia specifically. Interestingly, the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease remained unchanged. “Our findings build on existing evidence that sleep apnea is associated with … Continue reading Sleep Apnea Raises Dementia Risk by 29% in Men, But Treatment May Prevent It, Says UK Study