January 28, 2019 6:52 PM
Sleep deprivation may increase Alzheimer's risk: Study
<div>Researchers of the Washington University of the US say sleep deprivation may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as it raises the tau proteins levels in the brain.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div> Researchers found that sleeplessness accelerates the spread of toxic clumps of tau through the brain. Tau is a harbinger of brain damage and decisive step along the path to dementia.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<d...