1. When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve - US News and World Report
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say

2. Even Mild Sleep Apnea Hikes Heart Risk - US News and World Report
FRIDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Even mild sleep apnea may boost the risk of cardiovascular disease by harming endothelial function and increasing arterial stiffness, a new British study says. "It was previously known that people with OSA [obstru...

3. Obstructive sleep apnea : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Normally, the muscles of the upper part of the throat help keep the airway open and allow air to flow into the lungs. Even though these muscles usually relax during sleep, the upper throat remains open enough to let air pass by. However, some peop...• Reviewer: Allen J. Blaivas, DO, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Veteran Affairs, VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange , NJ . Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Sleep Apnea  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Sleep apnea, or sleep-disordered breathing, is a condition in which breathing is briefly interrupted or even stops episodically during sleep. Because repeated arousal or even full awakening when breathing stops disturbs sleep, individuals sufferin...• Author: Laurie Barclay