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Professor studies athlete size and link to sleep apnea

May 15, 2012

They flatten their foes on the gridiron, but when it comes to grabbing a healthy rest, football linemen can find themselves sacked by sleep apnea. An Elon professor is now researching the link between body mass in athletes and the harmful sleep disorder, with his findings to be shared in February at a regional conference for sports medicine.