The human brain is an organ that takes nearly from 20 to 25% of the energy the body needs. This high energy demand for neuronal functions depends on the transport and precise distribution of mitochondria — the energy-generating cell organelles — in each neuron.
Sleep apnea raises dementia risk in older women
Researchers determine the differential risk of dementia among men and women based on the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.
November 6, 2024