Better Deep Sleep May Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

June 22, 2023 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled:

Better Deep Sleep May Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Quality deep sleep may compensate for the cognitive dysfunction and memory impairment of Alzheimer’s disease and could become the target of future therapies, especially in early and mild cases of the disorder. That is the conclusion of a recent study investigating the relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s. The finding offers a potential new weapon — a good night’s sleep — in the battle against what has become the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, more lethal than prostate and breast cancers combined.

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About the Author

Alex Dimitriu, MD

As a consultation psychiatrist, Dr. Alex specialized in the complex interplay between the mind and body. His work has been nationally recognized by The New York Times, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Psychology Today, NBC News among other media. He also serves as a medical reviewer for Business Insider, the Sleep Foundation, and as a contributing author to The Encyclopedia of Sleep Medicine.