Is Snoring An Indication Of A Heart Attack?
A new study on sleep apnea has raised questions about whether or not the condition could help as much as it harms. Researchers studied 600 people over the age of 65, and found that those who snored had fewer heart-related deaths than elderly people who did not snore. Experts say the reasons for the protective effect are mysterious, particularly since severe sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease in younger people. They theorize that periods of...
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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... Read more »
Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
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Even Mild Sleep Apnea Can Indicate Heart Disease
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Erectile Dysfunction is a Strong Indicator of Heart Disease in Men
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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Loud snoring may increase heart disease, stroke risk
A study of 12,000 people suggests that people who snore loudly have a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke than people who don't... Read more »
Snoring, stroke can increase Alzheimer's risk
Strokes, heart attack, and even snoring may make people more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. These incidents reduce the amount of... Read more »
Snoring Linked to Childhood
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your childhood environment may determine whether you will snore when you are an adult. A new report from Sweden shows childhood... Read more »
Heart rate may predict heart attack risk: study
French researchers have found that a mental stress-related increase in heart rate before exercise appears to be associated with an increased risk of... Read more »
What is a Heart Attack?
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