Slimmer tongues may be key to alleviating obstructive sleep apnea

A common and potentially serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea may be alleviated by a slimmer tongue, according to a new study out of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine. Slimming down one’s tongue size was found to be a ‘primary factor’ in reducing how severe one’s obstructive sleep apnea symptoms are, helping improve sleep quality and reduce …