Sleep Disordered Breathing And Obesity: Independent Effects, Causes

Friday, January 23, 2009 - 09:43 in Health & Medicine

Two studies found that obesity and sleep disordered breathing are independently linked to insulin resistance and liver disease -- and that either alone is a cause for concern, but together, they equal a one-two hit to some of the most important metabolic pathways in the body. A third study found that OSA is linked to a sedentary lifestyle, also independent of obesity.

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