Sleep Apnea Linked to Accelerated Aging

Researchers estimate that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, which is about 1 in every 15 adults. Although the sleep disorder is common, many cases are undiagnosed. Sleep apnea causes frequent pauses in breathing while sleeping, making it difficult to detect. However, symptoms of the disorder can manifest in many ways. Besides snoring and fatigue, accelerated aging has been linked to sleep apnea. Here’s how sleep apnea therapy can stop the clock.

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