Welcome to the September issue Wake Up! from the Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center. In this issue, as more troops come back from Afghanistan and Iraq, we bring you news that the number of veterans suffer from sleep apnea has increased dramatically over the last two years. We also bring you findings from a new study from Sweden that links obstructive sleep apnea with coronary artery disease. We hope you find this issue informative. If you have a question or comment about sleep apnea or snoring, we’d love to hear from you, and as always welcome your feedback.

More Veterans are Suffering from Sleep Apnea
The Veterans Administration announced that from 2008 to 2010, the number of veterans who receive benefits for sleep apnea increased by 60%, and that more than 20% of military veterans suffer from the sleeping disorder. Read more >>

Obstructive Sleep Apnea — A Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease
An on-going study taking place in Sweden has released preliminary findings that suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be an even stronger risk factor for coronary artery disease than diabetes, obesity, hypertension and even smoking. Read more >>
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