How sleep apnea risk is tightly linked to a mental health crisis in middle-aged and older adults A major study found that middle-aged and older adults at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have approximately 40% higher odds of suffering from depression, anxiety and psychological distress. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from over 30,000 Canadian adults aged 45 to 85, showing this link is both strong and persistent over time. The study showed a high risk for OSA is not just correlated with poor mental health but can predict it; those at risk were 20% more…

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