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Study finds untreated sleep apnea doubles Parkinson’s risk

By InsideWellness Editorial · November 27, 2025

Originally published by ScienceDaily Sleep Disorders.

A massive veteran study found a strong connection between untreated sleep apnea and a higher chance of Parkinson’s. CPAP users had much lower odds of developing the condition. Researchers believe that repeated dips in oxygen during sleep may strain neurons over time. The results suggest that better sleep might help pro

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