Reducing Your Risk of Sleep Apnea

by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA

Obesity raises the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Maintaining a healthy weight can lower this risk. This can be done through diet and exercise.

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Last reviewed March 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Kari Kassir, MD
Last Updated: 4/7/2021