«In young and middle - aged adults, our findings suggest that early detection and treatment of mild - to - moderate sleep
apnea is warranted in order to prevent future cardiometabolic disease,» said lead author and postdoctoral scholar Yun Li, MD. «
Given the stronger association of sleep
apnea with metabolic abnormalities in this age group, emphasis should be placed on yearly
monitoring of indices of metabolic symptoms and lifestyle interventions, such as weight control, healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management.»