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Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk

It is estimated that about 40% of adult males, and 24% of adult females are habitual snorers. Researchers have long suspected the link between snoring and cardiovascular illnesses, but a recent study has now confirmed this link.

 

Hungarian researchers interviewed 12,643 participants, and found that loud snorers had a:

  • 34% increased risk of having a heart attack.
  • 67% greater chance of suffering a stroke.

The study also indicated that those who snore quietly had no increase in their risk of...

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