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Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with upper airway collapse that occurs during sleep.

One study found that having moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk for cerebral microbleeds.

The data highlights how obstructive sleep apnea affects brain health and implies that it may increase the risk for greater problems like dementia and stroke.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem, affecting over 935 million adults all over the world. The condition involves upper airway collapse that then leads to someone waking up or experiencing drops in oxygen levels. But the possible effects of the condition may extend far beyond interruption of a good night’s sleep.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open that involved an

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