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Poor sleep linked to toxic buildup of Alzheimer’s protein, memory loss

June 1, 2015 by

Sleep may be a missing piece of the Alzheimer's puzzle. The toxic protein that is the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease blocks the deepest stages of sleep, resulting in memory decline, according to new research.

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