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  • Sleep disturbances and cognitive decline are common in aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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  • Disrupted sleep is linked to cognitive decline, but the causal relationship requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the bidirectional relationship between sleep alterations and cognitive impairment.
  • To explore the underlying mechanisms connecting sleep and cognitive health.
  • To highlight the importance of sleep interventions for preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental and population-based studies.
  • Analysis of mechanisms including amyloid-β, tau pathology, synaptic homeostasis, neurotransmitter dysregulation, oxidative stress, and vascular factors.
  • Synthesis of evidence on the interplay between sleep and cognitive function.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disturbances and cognitive decline share intricate connections, especially in aging populations and those with AD.
  • Key mechanisms linking sleep alterations and cognitive impairment involve amyloid-β, tau pathology, and synaptic homeostasis.
  • Evidence supports a role for sleep disruption in the progression of cognitive decline.

Conclusions:

  • The relationship between sleep and cognitive health is bidirectional and complex.
  • Targeting sleep disturbances offers a promising avenue for early intervention against neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Improved sleep management strategies could be key to preventing or mitigating cognitive decline.