Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis
- Written by Erika Yamazaki, PhD candidate in Neuroscience, Northwestern University
Snoring can be − but isn't always − a symptom of sleep apnea. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty ImagesAnnual medical checkups typically cover the basics: diet, exercise and mental state. Surprisingly, many primary care providers fail to ask about one of the fundamental contributors to well-being: sleep.
We are two neuroscientists who study...

