More exercise and fewer hours watching TV cuts sleep apnoea risk
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Published in European Respiratory Journal · View the paper (DOI)
Regular physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior are linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies found that exercising for just two hours a week can lower OSA risk by 54%, while spending less than four hours watching TV daily reduces the risk by 78%. Increasing physical activity in leisure time or reducing se...
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- More exercise and fewer hours watching TV cuts sleep apnoea risk European Respiratory Society · Jul 21, 2021 · first to report
- Large-scale study finds greater sedentary hours increases risk of obstructive sleep apnea Brigham and Women's Hospital · Jul 21, 2021