People with sleep apnea are at higher risk for Parkinson’s disease

People with sleep apnea are at higher risk for Parkinson’s disease

People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may face more than just poor sleep and tired mornings. A new study finds they are also more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. But there is a hopeful note: early treatment with a common therapy called CPAP could help lower that risk. How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain Sleep apnea happens when muscles in your throat relax too much during sleep. This blocks your airway, making it hard to breathe. Pe…