Does Sleep Apnea Make You Age More Quickly?

January 11, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — drpapageorgiou @ 6:58 pm
man with sleep apnea snoring

Do you snore loudly? Do you wake up feeling irritated and tired after a full night of sleep? If so, you may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although you may not think it’s a big deal, choosing not to seek treatment can have detrimental effects on your quality of life. In fact, a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that untreated sleep apnea can lead to epigenetic age acceleration. Read on to learn more about this study and the consequences of untreated sleep apnea.

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