Canadian Sleep Consultants

08/30/2025

Frequent nightmares are linked to significantly accelerated biological aging and a more than threefold increase in premature death risk—an effect stronger than traditional health risk factors. Consult with one of our sleep physicians to determine the cause and a solution if you experience frequent nightmares.

08/23/2025

A new review finds that OSA contributes to memory decline through mechanisms like intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation, which trigger neuroinflammation, neuronal injury, and synaptic dysfunction.
It is best to discuss with a sleep physician to determine the cause, and to identify what individualized treatment strategy will be best for your situation

08/16/2025

Sleeping nine hours or more per night is linked to poorer cognitive performance, especially in people with depressive symptoms, according to a Framingham Heart Study analysis by UT Health San Antonio researchers. https://buff.ly/dK8OyuP

08/09/2025

Sleeping nine hours or more per night is associated with worse cognitive performance, which is even more the case for those with depression, a study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UT Health San Antonio) shows. https://buff.ly/80Ey2PT

08/05/2025

A study in Neurology links low oxygen levels during REM sleep in older adults with OSA to brain changes—specifically white matter damage and shrinkage in memory-related regions—suggesting a potential pathway for cognitive decline.
If you have trouble falling and staying asleep, consult with one of our sleep physicians.
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08/02/2025

A new review finds that OSA contributes to memory decline through mechanisms like intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation, which trigger neuroinflammation, neuronal injury, and synaptic dysfunction.

OSA, commonly associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, also plays a significant but less recognized role in memory decline.

07/29/2025

07/26/2025

A study in Neurology links low oxygen levels during REM sleep in older adults with OSA to brain changes—specifically white matter damage and shrinkage in memory-related regions—suggesting a potential pathway for cognitive decline. https://buff.ly/7kaDyBU

07/19/2025

A study found that people with insomnia often have intact sleep-wake perception systems, suggesting their symptoms stem more from persistent cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns than from actual misperception of sleep or structural sleep issues. If you have trouble falling and staying asleep, consult with our board-certified sleep physician

07/12/2025

A large retrospective UK study found that men with untreated OSA have a higher risk of developing dementia—particularly vascular dementia—while CPAP users and women with OSA do not face this elevated risk. https://buff.ly/VJsCRBt

07/11/2025

07/08/2025

Sleep Technologist appointments available Saturdays starting July 26th!
Call us at 587-332-0600 to book an appointment.