Warning: Sleep Apnea Doubles the Risk of Tiny Brain Bleeds, Increasing Stroke and Dementia Danger
A new study links Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) to serious brain damage. Researchers studied middle-aged and older adults over eight years. They found that severe OSA more than doubles the risk of tiny brain bleeds. These tiny bleeds are called cerebral microbleeds (CMBs). CMBs are small hemorrhages inside the brain. They are often linked to…
