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 ...

A new study found that getting CPAP treatment within the first two years of a sleep apnea diagnosis reduced the risk of ...

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 ...

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

People who have sleep apnoea have an increased risk of suffering a stroke. Here are some pointers that explain how sleep apnoea and stroke are linked.

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 ...

Sleep-related breathing disorders that remain untreated can almost double the likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease. This was reported on November 27 in the journal Science Daily.The team ...

About a third of American adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that robs people of restful sleep and ...