Apr 4, 2022 09:03 PM
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Human Sleep Falls Into at Least 16 Distinct Types, Large Data Study Finds
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-...inct-types
A systematic review of sleep data from more than 100,000 people in the United Kingdom has revealed 16 distinct ways we snooze. The clusters could one day allow experts to better diagnose insomnia and preinsomnia in individuals. The research is based on data from smart wristbands, used by the United Kingdom Biobank to determine our patterns of wakefulness and sleep. This was done by measuring the arm movements and twitches of participants over the course of several days. The result of the long-term study was a 'real-world sleepscape' that showed quite the diversity of sleep cycle patterns... (MORE - details)
Half of all older adults now die while dealing with dementia, study reveals
https://www.studyfinds.org/older-adults-die-dementia/
EXCERPTS: The number of people living with dementia may be higher than anyone thinks, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered that nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis for dementia on their medical records.
Just two decades ago, that number was only 36 percent. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, roughly one in nine Americans (10.7%) over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s — the most common form of dementia. However, the new report reveals 47 percent of seniors die while dealing with some form of the memory-robbing disease.
[...] As for the reason behind this spike, researchers note the results may reveal a growing awareness about dementia. More detailed medical records and billing practices by Medicare may also explain the increase — instead of an actual rise in disease cases.
The largest spike in dementia recordings occurred when Medicare started allowing hospitals, hospices, and doctors’ offices to list more diagnoses on their billing forms. At the same time, the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease went into effect, focusing on public awareness and the quality of care for both patients and caregivers.
Despite this possible explanation, studies estimate that the worldwide dementia rate will likely triple by the year 2050. In the U.S., 12.7 million people over 65 will likely develop dementia within those three decades... (MORE - missing details)
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-...inct-types
A systematic review of sleep data from more than 100,000 people in the United Kingdom has revealed 16 distinct ways we snooze. The clusters could one day allow experts to better diagnose insomnia and preinsomnia in individuals. The research is based on data from smart wristbands, used by the United Kingdom Biobank to determine our patterns of wakefulness and sleep. This was done by measuring the arm movements and twitches of participants over the course of several days. The result of the long-term study was a 'real-world sleepscape' that showed quite the diversity of sleep cycle patterns... (MORE - details)
Half of all older adults now die while dealing with dementia, study reveals
https://www.studyfinds.org/older-adults-die-dementia/
EXCERPTS: The number of people living with dementia may be higher than anyone thinks, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered that nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis for dementia on their medical records.
Just two decades ago, that number was only 36 percent. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, roughly one in nine Americans (10.7%) over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s — the most common form of dementia. However, the new report reveals 47 percent of seniors die while dealing with some form of the memory-robbing disease.
[...] As for the reason behind this spike, researchers note the results may reveal a growing awareness about dementia. More detailed medical records and billing practices by Medicare may also explain the increase — instead of an actual rise in disease cases.
The largest spike in dementia recordings occurred when Medicare started allowing hospitals, hospices, and doctors’ offices to list more diagnoses on their billing forms. At the same time, the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease went into effect, focusing on public awareness and the quality of care for both patients and caregivers.
Despite this possible explanation, studies estimate that the worldwide dementia rate will likely triple by the year 2050. In the U.S., 12.7 million people over 65 will likely develop dementia within those three decades... (MORE - missing details)