Link Between Sleep Apnea And Increased Risk Of Stroke: Even Mild Sleep Apnea Puts Men In Danger

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. Overall, sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of stroke in men…

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Filed under: Men's health on April 9th, 2010