Why Poor Sleep and Excess Weight Fuel Each Other as We Age
Originally published in Good Day! Magazine (National Grange), Vol. 10, Issue 2, by Jennifer L. Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, Gerontological Society of America.”
Why sleep apnea and weight gain feed each other as we age, and what you can do about it.
Sleep apnea and obesity feed into each other, and the combination can raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and memory problems in older adults. In this interview, Jennifer Pettis of the Gerontological Society of America talks with Dr. Monica Mallampalli, CEO of the Alliance for Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP), about how the two conditions are linked and why risk grows with age.
They cover the warning signs, how sleep apnea is diagnosed, and the treatment options available today, from CPAP and oral appliances to surgery and newer medications. The article also includes a quick-reference fact sheet created by ASAP and points to resources for people who think they may be affected.
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