Sleep Apnoea and Brain Deterioration Sleep is a very important part of our life. It is when our body relaxes, rejuvenates and repairs itself. It is vital for good physical and mental health. However, there are various factors that can impair good sleep. Sleep apnea is a major one. It is a condition in which there are repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. This phenomenon can potentially affect the brain by dropping the blood oxygen levels thereby leading to a range of various other health complications. There are various studies to show the adverse effects of sleep apnoea on brain health. According to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal by Alchanatis et al ., obstructive sleep apnoea can lead to axonal loss or dysfunction. It also impairs metabolism of the myelin in the frontal periventricular matter. It also forms lesions in the neuronal circuits of the brain causing irreversible cognitive deficits in patients. Here we have discussed a few possible...