Medical Edge: Losing weight best way to treat sleep apnea

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently told by my doctor that I have sleep apnea. He said losing weight was my best bet. What does one have to do with the other? Is there anything else I can do?

Sleep apnea, a condition where people stop breathing during sleep, has two forms -- obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. For obstructive sleep apnea, which is much more common, losing weight will likely improve symptoms. Click here for full article.