Scott Derby Anyone walking through the local mall knows America has become a nation chockfull of fatties. Among obese Americans they studied, only 39 percent believe they have a weight problem or need to make health-related changes.
Denial is a dangerous thing.
Obesity can lead to premature death from cardiovascular problems, adult-onset diabetes, breathing problems and sleep related problems that wreak havoc with the everyday lives of countless Americans. Add these ingredients with increased age and the problems get increasingly worse. OSA affects at least 2-4 percent of the U.S. population. Snoring is OSA's hallmark symptom. The cacophony typically begins shortly after the individual falls asleep and continues until a complete apneic period occurs.