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Dr. Kang

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posted 11/18/2008, comment (1)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cholesterol

Can sleep affect cholesterol? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which varying degrees of repetitive upper airway obstruction create disturbances in normal breathing patterns during sleep. The soft tissues of the upper airway can collapse as the muscles in this area become fully relaxed during sleep. Complete or partial obstruction... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/06/2008, comments (0)

Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk

It is estimated that about 40% of adult males, and 24% of adult females are habitual snorers. Researchers have long suspected the link between snoring and cardiovascular illnesses, but a recent study has now confirmed this link. Hungarian researchers interviewed 12,643 participants, and found that loud snorers had a:34% increased risk of... Read more Chevron

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