Sleep duration associated with higher colorectal cancer risk
Longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer among individuals who are overweight or snore regularlyDARIEN, IL – A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly. The results raise the possibility that obstructive sleep apnea may contribute to cancer risk. “Our current study adds to the very limited literature regarding the relationship between sleep duration and/or sleep quality and
