Sleep disorders increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and other symptoms takes a huge toll on patients and their families. There is also a societal cost, both in terms of increased healthcare expenses and, more importantly in the loss of quality of life. Some of the known modifiable risk factors include obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, head injuries, and smoking. There are additional risk factors in the sleep space which can be addressed in the integrative care…