Adherence to the DASH diet moderates the association between sedentary time and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea in a hypertensive rural Chinese population: a cross-sectional study
A study of rural Chinese hypertensive adults found that high adherence to the DASH diet can mitigate the increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea associated with sedentary behavior. The findings suggest that diet is a key lifestyle factor for managing cardiometabolic health in normal-weight individuals.
Why it matters
This research provides actionable dietary strategies for managing sleep apnea and hypertension, which are significant public health concerns.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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