Excessive screen time linked to increased risk of sleep apnea


Spending too much time staring at screens or watching TV increases the risk of sleep apnea, warns a study by National Library of Medicine. — AFP/Relaxnews

A sedentary lifestyle and spending time in front of the TV increases the risk of sleep apnea, according to a recently published study. To remedy this, researchers advise regular physical activity and spending less time in front of a screen.

According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, two factors could contribute to the onset of sleep apnea: a sedentary lifestyle and watching too much television.

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