https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/obstructive_sleep_apnea/ Obstructive sleep apnea research news. Read about risks of sleep apnea and the latest treatment options. en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:34 EDT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:34 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/obstructive_sleep_apnea/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer’s earlier than other commonly used brain markers. This could help physicians detect the disease earlier, before irreversible damage sets in. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:45:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251127010322.htm A massive veteran study found a strong connection between untreated sleep apnea and a higher chance of Parkinson’s. CPAP users had much lower odds of developing the condition. Researchers believe that repeated dips in oxygen during sleep may strain neurons over time. The results suggest that better sleep might help protect the brain. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:10:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251127010322.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250706230311.htm When you're mentally exhausted, your brain might be doing more behind the scenes than you think. In a new study using functional MRI, researchers uncovered two key brain regions that activate when people feel cognitively fatigued—regions that appear to weigh the cost of continuing mental effort versus giving up. Surprisingly, participants needed high financial incentives to push through challenging memory tasks, hinting that motivation can override mental fatigue. These insights may pave the way to treating brain fog in disorders like PTSD and depression using brain imaging and behavior-based therapies. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:34:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250706230311.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164333.htm A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes symptoms that go away within a day, but a new study finds that people who have this type of stroke may also have prolonged fatigue lasting up to one year. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:43:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164333.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507170533.htm Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, according to a new study. The study found the brain changes were strongly associated with the severity of drops in oxygen levels during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The study does not prove that sleep apnea causes this degeneration; it only shows an association. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:05:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507170533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124710.htm Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functioning and self-reported sleep satisfaction, and addressing these different dimensions of sleep may help to reduce cardiometabolic health and related risk factors, according to a new scientific statement. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:47:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124710.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218174722.htm People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino people, also found that those with lower oxygen levels during sleep had changes in the deep parts of the brain, the white matter, a common finding of decreased brain health that develops with age. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:47:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218174722.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241216165121.htm Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to strengthen memory while we sleep, reports a new study. This is the first time breathing rhythms during sleep have been linked to these hippocampal brain waves -- called slow waves, spindles and ripples -- in humans. Scientists knew these waves were linked to memory but their underlying driver was unknown. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:51:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241216165121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126134824.htm You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Sleep differences have been reported for some time in men and women, but it is not well known whether the characteristics of sleep serve different functions in one gender over the other, especially as it relates to the heart. New research seeks answers. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:48:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126134824.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121165347.htm Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study. This is the largest study to date tracking snoring in children from elementary school through their mid-teen years and it provides an important update to parents struggling with what medical measures to take to help manage snoring in their children. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:53:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121165347.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132841.htm Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. The findings provide a targetable area for slowing breathing in people with anxiety, panic disorders, or PTSD, in addition to explaining the efficacy of slowed, intentional breathing in mindfulness practices like yoga. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:28:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132841.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124440.htm Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:44:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124440.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017113211.htm In a study of commonly used treatments for multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in significant improvements in fatigue. Researchers say the findings could shape treatment approaches to one of the most challenging symptoms experienced by people with multiple sclerosis. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:32:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017113211.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241001114836.htm Researchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. The study tested AI's ability to detect changes in infant movement patterns. Findings showed that AI techniques, especially the deep learning model 2D-CapsNet, effectively classified different stages of behavior. Notably, foot movements varied significantly. Looking at how AI classification accuracy changes for each baby gives researchers a new way to understand when and how they start to engage with the world. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:48:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241001114836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144821.htm New research reveals how dental check-ups could be the first line of defense against deadly sleep disorders. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:48:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240819185146.htm Computer science researchers have developed an approach that matches the performance of expert-scored polysomnography using just a single-lead echocardiogram. In addition to simplifying a typically expensive and cumbersome process, this insight highlights a deeper connection between the heart and the brain than previously understood. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:51:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240819185146.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723123447.htm Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. However, the machines tend to be expensive, clunky and uncomfortable -- resulting in many users giving up on using them. High blood pressure is often linked with sleep apnea because the brain works harder to regulate blood flow and breathing during sleep. A recent study offers new insight into the underlying mechanisms within the brain contributing to hypertension for those with sleep apnea. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:34:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723123447.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240702135417.htm Bye bye sleep lab: An engineer is redesigning sleep studies, so they can be done at home without all the cumbersome wires dangling all over your body. Instead, only two wires needed. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:54:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240702135417.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125433.htm A study suggests giving oxygen at a concentration of 90 to 100 percent soon after birth could halve the risk of death for very premature babies that need help breathing. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:54:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125433.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240530132706.htm A new study demonstrates that when individuals with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure machine more regularly, it benefits their relationship with their partner. Thu, 30 May 2024 13:27:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240530132706.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240514183457.htm A research team has revealed the link between the frequency of sleep apnea events during the rapid-eye-movement stage and the severity of verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Verbal memory refers to the cognitive ability to retain and recall information presented through spoken words or written text and is particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's. Tue, 14 May 2024 18:34:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240514183457.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240410112643.htm A new review of research evidence has explored the key differences in how women and men sleep, variations in their body clocks, and how this affects their metabolism. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:26:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240410112643.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240327124753.htm Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:47:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240327124753.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240313135538.htm Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to a researcher who says that using self-guided digital behavioral therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:55:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240313135538.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240304195515.htm People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study. The study shows a positive association but did not determine whether sleep apnea causes cognitive decline. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:55:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240304195515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104210122.htm Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts into perspective just how large that risk is, and how it compares with other factors that can shorten life. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:01:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104210122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240103154247.htm Researchers explored innovative therapeutic strategies that could greatly advance the understanding and management of OSA-related morbidities. A groundbreaking study provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated health impacts. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:42:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240103154247.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240102142019.htm Researchers have found that enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of babies, caused by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid, have a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism later in life. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:20:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240102142019.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231219124514.htm Changes in sweat metabolism can help in the diagnosis the severity of sleep apnea. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:45:14 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231219124514.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231218125846.htm Researchers have investigated how sleep affects memory. They found a link between breathing and the emergence of certain brain activity patterns in sleep that are associated with the reactivation of memory contents. The data points to possible consequences of unhealthy breathing on memory. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:58:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231218125846.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231130113047.htm Skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social skills. The study also shows that fathers may play a more important role than previous research has shown. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231130113047.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/09/230912105625.htm New method can predict risks of cardiovascular disease, mortality in sleep apnea patients. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:56:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/09/230912105625.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230531150135.htm Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls, and short word-like sounds such as 'ba' or 'aga.' Those precursors to speech or 'protophones' are later replaced with early words and, eventually, whole phrases and sentences. While some infants are naturally more 'talkative' than others, a new study confirms that there are differences between males and females in the number of those sounds. Wed, 31 May 2023 15:01:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230531150135.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230509122020.htm Researchers have found that the drug solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Tue, 09 May 2023 12:20:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230509122020.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230316114144.htm Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain in the way that full-term infants, children and adults do habituate to pain, finds a new study. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:41:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230316114144.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230308084352.htm Having trouble sleeping? A new study examines the link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease-free life expectancy. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:43:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230308084352.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230221113100.htm Infants outperform artificial intelligence in detecting what motivates other people's actions, finds a new study by a team of psychology and data science researchers. Its results point to shortcomings in today's technologies and where improvements are needed for AI to more fully replicate human behavior. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:31:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230221113100.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221123114201.htm In a new study, researchers find a significant societal impact of the pandemic beyond the domain of health and raise concerns about the ability of democratic societies to cope with future crises such as the climate crisis. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:42:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221123114201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221019090724.htm Researchers have evaluated an expanded measure of cardiovascular health (CVH) that includes sleep as an eighth metric, in relation to cardiovascular disease risk. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:07:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221019090724.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220807102046.htm To study the relationship between age and fatigue, researchers conducted a novel study using neuroimaging and self-report data. Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:20:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220807102046.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220715105742.htm Researchers in Singapore have found that the increased use of videoconferencing platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a higher level of fatigue, as reported by workers. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:57:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220715105742.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220607182305.htm Psychology researchers provide a fresh perspective on how infants connect names with objects, a critical skill for language development. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:23:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220607182305.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220420170509.htm Up to half of older adults may have sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing and sleep are briefly interrupted many times a night. A new study shows that this chronic tiredness can have serious implications for road safety. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:05:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220420170509.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220414165551.htm A new study has paved the way for the first drug treatment for sleep apnea. Compared to before receiving the treatment, breathing pauses decreased with on average more than 20 per hour for patients given the drug. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:55:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220414165551.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220309131834.htm Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions. But now researchers have found that untreated OSA also accelerates the biological aging process and that appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:18:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220309131834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210818083915.htm Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated 1-6% of all children and adolescents have obstructive sleep apnea. The sleep disruptions and pauses in breathing from sleep apnea may be linked to obesity, lipid disorders, elevated blood pressure and changes in heart structure in kids. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:39:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210818083915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210413081406.htm A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioral problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain's frontal lobe. The findings support early evaluation of children with habitual snoring (snoring three or more nights a week). Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:14:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210413081406.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210215211040.htm Recreational drinking, smoking, and drug use is linked to premature heart disease in young people, particularly younger women. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:10:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210215211040.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210210091209.htm Feeding method and affectionate touch patterns in depressed and non-depressed mothers and babies as well as infant's EEG activity showed that mother-infant affectionate touch differed as a function of mood and feeding method (breastfeeding and bottle-feeding). Infants in the depressed and bottle-fed group reduced touch toward their mothers while breastfeeding had a positive effect on both mother and baby. Infants of depressed and breastfeeding mothers showed neither behavioral nor brain development dysregulation previously found in infants of depressed mothers. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:12:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210210091209.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210127171851.htm People with enlarged fluid-filled spaces in the brain around small blood vessels may be more likely to develop cognitive problems and dementia over time than people without these enlarged spaces, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:18:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210127171851.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201130113546.htm Medical researchers in South Australia assessed more than 600 men aged over 40 to 88 years to measure the link between sleep apnea and muscle mass with grip strength. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:35:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201130113546.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201113154613.htm A new stud takes a look at 24-hour sleep-wake cycles for infants across racial/ethnic and socioeconomic categories. The team found several distinct differences in sleep-wake patterns, largely explained by discrepancies in socioeconomic status. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:46:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201113154613.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201111104918.htm A new study by Monash University has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk of dementia. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:49:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201111104918.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200929152156.htm People with generalized epilepsy who have seizures arising from both sides of the brain simultaneously, have a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to patients who have focal epilepsy where seizures emanate from one area of the brain, according to a Rutgers study. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:21:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200929152156.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200928103416.htm New research shows damage in the brain starts in the same place and spreads in the same way in sleep apnea, as in Alzheimer's disease. The study is the first to find Alzheimer's-like amyloid plaques in the brains of people with clinically-verified obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that affects more than 936 million people worldwide. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:34:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200928103416.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200923124804.htm Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than one billion people worldwide. Evidence suggests OSA can alter the gut microbiome (GM) and may promote OSA-associated co-morbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and cognitive problems. Researchers have discovered how OSA-related sleep disturbances affect the gut microbiome in mice and how transplanting those gut bacteria into other mice can cause changes to sleep patterns in the recipient mice. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:48:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200923124804.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200901085256.htm Fainting affects one in two people during their lifetime. Those with recurrent episodes are often afraid to socialize or go to work. Today researchers report the first effective therapy. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:52:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200901085256.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200826113713.htm Using MRI scans and computer modeling, scientists say they have further pinpointed areas of the human brain that regulate efforts to deal with fatigue. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:37:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200826113713.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200818142113.htm Even for infants just beginning to speak their first words, the way an object is named guides infants' encoding, representation and memory for that object, according to new research. Encoding objects in memory and recalling them later is fundamental to human cognition and emerges in infancy. Evidence from a new recognition memory task reveals that as they encode objects, infants are sensitive to a principled link between naming and object representation by 12 months. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:21:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200818142113.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200512205555.htm Children with autistic traits are more likely than their peers to develop an eating disorder, according to a new study. Tue, 12 May 2020 20:55:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200512205555.htm