Summary:
- This study found that people with untreated sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life.
- Sleep apnea is a condition where a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, which can lead to poor sleep quality and other health problems.
- The researchers believe that the lack of oxygen and poor sleep quality caused by sleep apnea may contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination.