Remember the days when you could get all the sleep you wanted? Along with creaky knees and thinner hair, there’s another side effect of getting older — declining sleep. Falling and staying in a deep, restful snooze is more difficult for mature adults, but learning the cause as well as possible techniques to try can improve sleep quality.

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We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is important for looking and feeling your best. But for people with sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), not feeling well-rested is just one of many health concerns that can pop up. Recent research has linked sleep disorders to serious neurological damage in ways that have never been found before. According to a series of studies by researchers at Wheaton College, there are “significant connections” between sleep breathing disorders and the accumulation of the primary indicators for Alzheimer’s. Keep reading to learn more about the connection, and what it means for you and your loved ones.

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