Open AccessEffects of Exercise and Weight Loss in Older Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Author(s) -
Devon A. Dobrosielski,
Susheel P. Patil,
Alan R. Schwartz,
Karen BandeenRoche,
Kerry J. Stewart
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0000000000000387
Subject(s) - medicine , weight loss , obstructive sleep apnea , aerobic exercise , obesity , physical therapy , apnea , cardiology , sleep apnea , aerobic capacity , body mass index , nocturnal
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among older individuals and is linked to increased cardiovascular disease morbidity. This study examined the change in OSA severity after exercise training and dietary-induced weight loss in older adults and the association of the changes in OSA severity, body composition, and aerobic capacity with arterial distensibility.