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Sleep Problems May Lead to Alzheimer's

by KREX News Room
by Jacklyn Thrapp

Story Created: Mar 12, 2013 at 7:56 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 12, 2013 at 7:56 AM MDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. A new study finds that sleep problems may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers at Washington University analyzed the nighttime patterns of 145 volunteers.

Participants with early markers for Alzheimer's disease were the least efficient sleepers and took the most naps.

Those results will lead to new research on whether treating sleep disorders can help head off Alzheimer's.

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