Sleep apnea thickens blood vessels, increases heart disease risk
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 13:42
in Health & Medicine
Obstructive sleep apnea, or periodic interruptions in breathing throughout the night, thickens sufferers' blood vessels. Moreover, it increases the risk of several forms of heart and vascular disease...
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