10 Causes of Alzheimer's Disease

8. Consistent Lack of Sleep

For those with a busy life, it may not be possible to get eight hours of sleep per night or even six or seven hours. However, it's important that you try to get a good night's sleep as often as you can. Failing to get enough rest can speed up the development of Alzheimer's disease. In addition to changes in your brain chemistry, lack of sleep can contribute to causing some of the other risk factors – such as cardiovascular disease and obesity. To preserve your health, consider reducing your daytime responsibilities and giving yourself more time to sleep at night.