Apolipoprotein E polymorphism ε4-stratified longitudinal association between daytime naps, sleep apnea and mild cognitive impairment: A prospective cohort study.

Huilian DuanYue SunQian LiuJingzhu FuLing HuangZehao WangJing ZhaoZhenshu LiWen LiHuan LiuFei MaYongjie ChenChangqing SunGuangshun WangYue DuGuo-Wei Huang

Published in: European journal of neurology (2022)

This study suggests that taking a nap at noon might be a potential protective factor against development of MCI in APOEε4 non-carriers, and sleep apnea might be associated with increased incidence of MCI in APOEε4 non-carriers.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
mild cognitive impairment
cognitive decline
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
high fat diet
risk factors
risk assessment