More exercise and fewer hours watching TV cuts sleep apnoea risk

(European Lung Foundation) Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study of more than 138,000 US men and women is the first to simultaneously evaluate physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to OSA risk.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news