The study examined the effect a Mediterranean diet could have on sleep apnea symptoms in obese individuals with sleep apnea, in comparison to individuals on a prudent diet plan. (ahealthblog.com)
Three months following the surgery, his sleep study results showed a decrease of obstructive sleep apnea symptoms from an index score above 40 to below 10, and he has subsequently been able to have his tracheostomy tube removed with good results. (sciencedaily.com)
The findings revealed that individuals following a Mediterranean diet had reduced sleep apnea symptoms such as a decreased amount of disturbances, called apneas, while in the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep, which normally makes up about 25 % of total sleep throughout the night. (ahealthblog.com)