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Haven't had a good night's sleep in years. can't remember words here and there. related? 46, mother has ppa & grandmothers had alzheimer's.

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Dr. Ladislav Volicer answered

Possibly: Sleep deprivation may cause some memory problems. There is also some evidence that it may increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. However, you may be too young to develop it.

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Haven't had a good night's sleep in years. can't remember words here and there. related? 46, mother has ppa & grandmothers had alzheimer's.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ladislav Volicer answered

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