Reuters Health reports that weight loss improves breathing problems during sleep. Gain some, and your chances of developing some type of sleep disorder seem to go up, as well. One other word for those with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea and obesity go hand in hand. Instead people sit and doze the day away.
Some people even resort to eating in an effort to stay awake.
But, besides the sedentary lifestyle and the eating problems, changes in the chemical makeup of the body because of the apnea also lead to weight gain. Obesity isn't just a problem for people with sleep disorders, however. It also increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and myriad other diseases and disorders. Losing weight is also good for blood pressure. So much good can come from losing a few pounds.