The viral mouth taping sleep trend has resurfaced on social media, with influencers claiming it improves sleep and reduces snoring. However, experts say scientific evidence remains limited and warn that the practice may be unsafe for people with underlying breathing or sleep disorders.
The study, slated for presentation at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting in April, indicates an association and doesn't assert that sleep apnea directly causes cognitive decline.
People who have sleep apnoea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease
