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As many as 70 million people have consistent sleeping issues. Not getting enough sleep each night can raise a person’s risk for several health concerns, including cognitive decline and dementia.
A 2020 Cochrane review found no evidence that melatonin helped sleep problems in people with moderate to severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. [36] A 2019 review found that while melatonin may improve sleep in minimal cognitive impairment, after the onset of Alzheimer's disease it has little to no effect. [37]
People may wish to take naps during the day, but unintentionally getting too much sleep will affect nighttime sleep. Physical activity is a treatment for Alzheimer's and a way to encourage night sleep. [5] Caffeine is a (fast-working) brain stimulant, but should be limited at night if a night's sleep is needed. [4] [5] [10]
Doxylamine succinate is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter sleep aids branded under various names. Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) are the ingredients of Diclegis, approved by the FDA in April 2013 becoming the only drug approved for morning sickness [46] with a class A safety rating for pregnancy (no evidence of risk).
Sleeping badly shown to age middle-aged brain by nearly three years and linked to poorer brain health years later
Loss of slow-wave sleep, also known as deep sleep, has been linked with increased risk of developing dementia. Getting less slow-wave sleep as you age may increase your risk of dementia, study ...