A new study has revealed that a common sleep issue causing snoring may increase the risk of dementia in women.
The condition, known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when breathing temporarily stops during sleep and has been linked to a higher risk of developing dementia.
Women are more affected by this condition than men.
Researchers from Michigan Medicine studied data from over 18,500 individuals aged 50 and older. The study, which lasted for ten years, found that none of the participants had dementia at the start.
The scientists discovered that, overall, women were more likely to suffer from OSA than men. Among women with OSA, the risk of developing dementia by the age of 80 was 4.7%, compared to 2.5% in men.
