People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) typically have low oxygen levels when they sleep because of gaps in their breathing. Blood oxygen during sleep is considered low if levels are below 95%.

Share on Pinterest Lower blood oxygen levels due to sleep apnea may explain the higher cardiovascular risk faced by people with this condition. Image credit: milorad kravic/Getty Images. A new study ...

There are three main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA) and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA, the most common form, occurs when the muscles in the ...

A US veteran study has found that untreated sleep apnea could nearly double the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Using CPAP therapy not only improves sleep but may also protect the brain, highlighting the ...

Untreated sleep apnea may nearly double the chances of developing Parkinson’s disease, but CPAP therapy sharply reduces that risk.

Don't underestimate the power of a good night's sleep as new study links sleep apnea to Parkinson's disease.

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Health tracking used to mean a step counter and maybe a calorie log. Now, it's real-time heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep cycles, stress scores, and even early illness warnings, all from a ...