About this Research Topic
Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining cognitive function and overall well-being, and its importance becomes even more pronounced as individuals age. As the global population continues to grow older, understanding the intricate relationship between sleep, aging, and cognitive decline becomes increasingly crucial for promoting healthy aging and preserving cognitive function.
Aging is often accompanied by changes in sleep patterns, including decreased sleep quality,
alterations in sleep architecture, and increased prevalence of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. These sleep disturbances can have a profound impact on cognitive function, including memory, attention, executive functions, and processing speed.
Moreover, evidence suggests that poor sleep and cognitive decline may mutually reinforce each other, leading to a vicious cycle of deteriorating sleep and cognitive abilities in older adults.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions that investigate the following key areas:
1. Mechanisms underlying the relationship between sleep, aging, and cognitive decline. This
may include studies exploring neurobiological, genetic, and physiological factors that contribute to sleep disturbances and cognitive decline in older adults.
2. Identification of risk factors for sleep disturbances and cognitive decline in aging
populations. Understanding lifestyle, environmental, and health-related factors that increase
the vulnerability to sleep problems and cognitive decline can pave the way for preventive
interventions and personalized approaches.
3. Intervention strategies to improve sleep quality and mitigate cognitive decline in older
adults. Studies examining the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions (such as
cognitive-behavioral therapies, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body approaches) and
pharmacological treatments in promoting healthy sleep patterns and preserving cognitive
function are encouraged.
4. Investigation of the impact of sleep disorders on specific cognitive domains. Research
exploring the effects of sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg
syndrome, on different cognitive functions in older adults, can provide valuable insights into
targeted interventions.
This Research Topic aims to explore various aspects of this multifaceted connection, shedding light on the mechanisms, risk factors, interventions, and potential therapeutic options that can enhance sleep quality and preserve cognitive abilities in later life. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and opinion pieces to further our knowledge and promote the development of novel interventions in this important area.
Aging is often accompanied by changes in sleep patterns, including decreased sleep quality,
alterations in sleep architecture, and increased prevalence of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. These sleep disturbances can have a profound impact on cognitive function, including memory, attention, executive functions, and processing speed.
Moreover, evidence suggests that poor sleep and cognitive decline may mutually reinforce each other, leading to a vicious cycle of deteriorating sleep and cognitive abilities in older adults.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions that investigate the following key areas:
1. Mechanisms underlying the relationship between sleep, aging, and cognitive decline. This
may include studies exploring neurobiological, genetic, and physiological factors that contribute to sleep disturbances and cognitive decline in older adults.
2. Identification of risk factors for sleep disturbances and cognitive decline in aging
populations. Understanding lifestyle, environmental, and health-related factors that increase
the vulnerability to sleep problems and cognitive decline can pave the way for preventive
interventions and personalized approaches.
3. Intervention strategies to improve sleep quality and mitigate cognitive decline in older
adults. Studies examining the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions (such as
cognitive-behavioral therapies, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body approaches) and
pharmacological treatments in promoting healthy sleep patterns and preserving cognitive
function are encouraged.
4. Investigation of the impact of sleep disorders on specific cognitive domains. Research
exploring the effects of sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg
syndrome, on different cognitive functions in older adults, can provide valuable insights into
targeted interventions.
This Research Topic aims to explore various aspects of this multifaceted connection, shedding light on the mechanisms, risk factors, interventions, and potential therapeutic options that can enhance sleep quality and preserve cognitive abilities in later life. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and opinion pieces to further our knowledge and promote the development of novel interventions in this important area.
Keywords: Cognitive Decline, Sleep Disorders, Aging, Sleep Apnea
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