A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.

A new study showed that people who took longer to enter this dream phase of sleep had higher levels of amyloid beta and tau, ...

Yue Leng, PhD During REM sleep the brain processes memories, especially those that are emotionally charged, and puts them into long-term storage. “The delay in REM sleep disrupts the brain’s ability ...

Taking longer to drift into the dreaming phase – known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – could be an early sign of ...

Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Creating a relaxing wind down routine can further help to improve your ability to sleep well and get more REM sleep. Opting ...

In a nutshell Taking longer than 193 minutes to enter REM sleep may indicate elevated levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, potentially serving as an early warning sign of brain ...

During REM sleep the brain processes memories, especially those that are emotionally charged, and puts them into long-term storage. "The delay in REM sleep disrupts the brain's ability to ...

During REM sleep the brain processes memories, especially those that are emotionally charged, and puts them into long-term storage. “The delay in REM sleep disrupts the brain’s ability to ...

The study, which was published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia on January 27, specifically looked at the relationship between REM sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. But what’s the link ...

Older people take longer to reach REM. During REM sleep the brain processes memories, especially those that are emotionally charged, and puts them into long-term storage. “The delay in REM sleep ...