A study has confirmed that snoring may be linked to a higher risk of developing cancer. Swedish experts indicated that this relates to a lack of oxygen experienced during the night. Separate studies have also associated sleep apnea with decreased brain function and blood clots.
The study's findings showed that cancer patients, in general, experience more interruptions during their sleep. The results suggested that oxygen deprivation due to obstructive sleep apnea is independently associated with cancer. Researchers noted that physical activity, a key factor influencing cancer, was not taken into account.
Another study suggested that obstructive sleep apnea also leads to a decline in brain function among the elderly. Researchers from the University Hospital of Lausanne in Switzerland confirmed that those aged 74 and older, particularly men, showed a sharp decline in certain cognitive tests. At the same time, a third study from Angers University Hospital in France indicated that the condition may increase the risk of fatal blood clots in the veins.
