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Healthy lifestyle habits that can help avoid obstructive sleep apnea

Posted on By Sharika Soukup
Healthy lifestyle habits that can help avoid obstructive sleep apnea

It occurs when the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep. A noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring. Can it be lethal? “Obstructive sleep apnea is closely linked to different life-threatening conditions. It may cause or worsen chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure. OSA can also lead to sudden…

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Healthy Lifestyle Index Developed for Prevention of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Posted on By Sharika Soukup
Healthy Lifestyle Index Developed for Prevention of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A new investigation from China into obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) found that the combined effects of multiple-dimensional lifestyle factors had an inverse effect on OSA risk. No prior research investigated the whole effect of modifiable lifestyle factors on OSA risk, despite rising prevalence globally. However, several risk factors have been associated with the condition, including…

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