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6 days ago

What Happens To Your Brain When You Have Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea

Studies suggest nearly 60 percent of people with OSA experience some degree of cognitive impairment, including difficulties with attention, working memory, and episodic memory. Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety are also more common. Over time, untreated sleep apnea has been linked to declines in concentration, executive function, and long-term memory. So what's actually happening inside the brain while someone with undiagnosed sleep apnea sleeps?
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'My labour went on for 85 hours - now I know why'

Adenomyosis, affecting over one in ten women, raises pregnancy and labour complication risks yet remains under-diagnosed and requires increased monitoring.
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