Alzheimer’s Linked to Lack of Sleep

Lack of sleepResearch findings reveal that the lack of sleep may lead to an increased risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. It has been described that disrupted sleep will lead to the accumulation of a protein called beta-amyloid within the brain. The damage to the brain will already have happens long before memory problems occurs.

Sleep has been found to interact with disease processes leading to Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep is now the treatment target in Alzheimer’s disease since many sleep problems are treatable. Improving sleep through treatment of problems such as snoring and sleep apnoea can account for a big difference in protecting the brains of the elderly people.

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.