Spending more than four hours a day sitting in front of the TV increases your risk of obstructive sleep apnoea and resulting snoring by 78 per cent, a study found.
Researchers with the Harvard Medical School monitored the health and physical activity levels of some 138,000 people for 10–18 years.
They found that increased levels of sedentary behaviour and corresponding low levels of physical activity increased the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
People who spend all day sitting down, such as in office jobs, should compensate by getting more exercise during their leisure time, the researchers recommended.
Sleep apnoea is a condition in which one s airways can become completely blocked at night, interrupting normal breathing and leading to snoring and disrupted sleep.
Maintaining an active lifestyle can reduce risk of obstructive sleep apnea: Study
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