Sleep Apnea a Common Problem for NFL Players

A new study being presented today shows that obstructive sleep apnea is common in retired NFL players.The study involved 167 players. Results show that 60 percent of the linemen had sleep apnea. During sleep they had an average of 18.1 breathing pauses per hour.The linemen also had an average body mass index of 34.2. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.Forty-six percent of non-linemen had