Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Sleep Apnea: The Leg Link

A new study finds an intriguing link between obstructive sleep apnea and your legs. That’s right, your legs.The study reports that sitting for long periods of the day causes fluid to accumulate in your legs. When you lie down in bed at night, the fluid then shifts from the legs to the neck. The excess fluid in the neck reduces the size of the upper airway. This makes it easier for soft tissue

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