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How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impacts Brain Function
- OSA causes repeated sleep interruptions and low oxygen, affecting brain cells and nerve pathways.
- Brain regions such as the cerebral cortex and hippocampus may shrink in OSA.
- OSA is linked to impaired brain connectivity and slower neural communication.
- Sleep disruption from OSA contributes to daytime fatigue and cognitive issues.
- OSA increases vascular risk and stroke potential through condition linkages.
- Experts summarize that sleep apnea affects brain areas responsible for emotion and memory.
- The review cites several peer‑reviewed studies to support the brain health link.
- OSA prevalence among adults in the United States is estimated at 10 to 30 percent.
- Sleep health is crucial for toxin clearance and memory consolidation during sleep.
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