Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women across the country? Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease accounts for 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States each year. Key risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. However, there is another risk factor that many people do not realize: obstructive sleep apnea. In today’s blog, we unpack the connection between heart health and sleep apnea in Columbus. (more…)