Researchers link obstructive sleep apnea to higher muscle mass index and lower density
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Updated · Fox News · May 5
Researchers link obstructive sleep apnea to higher muscle mass index and lower density
8 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 5
An Israeli study of 209 adults undergoing overnight sleep tests and CT scans found larger but less dense muscle in people with OSA.
More severe sleep apnea was associated with lower skeletal muscle density and higher muscle index, but age over 60 and BMI above 30 showed stronger links to poorer muscle quality.
Researchers and outside experts said the findings suggest OSA may reflect broader metabolic dysfunction, while treatment should combine CPAP with weight control and physical activity.
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