#1 symptom - fat necks! if you are like me and had a 17" neck at 185 in high school and now boast a 18.5".... you have it!
Why is that?
Sleep apnea can indirectly cause weight gain, but obesity—particularly excess fat on the neck—is the main controllable risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea, so it’s primarily the other way around.
Why is that?
Sleep apnea can indirectly cause weight gain, but obesity—particularly excess fat on the neck—is the main controllable risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea, so it’s primarily the other way around.