The research team analyzed data from a large cohort of older adults, focusing on the relationship between sleep apnea severity during REM sleep and verbal memory performance. The results showed that apnea events during REM sleep were negatively associated with total learning and long-delay recall, indicating a significant impact on verbal memory.
Verbal Memory and REM Sleep Apnea
The study examined the effects of sleep apnea severity during REM sleep on verbal memory performance. Apnea events during REM sleep were found to be negatively correlated with total learning and long-delay recall, suggesting a detrimental impact on verbal memory in older adults.