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:
The study also indicated that those who snore quietly had no increase in their risk of...
A recent study in the journal Hypertension, reports that women who are sleep deprived have a greater risk than men of developing high blood... Read more »
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood... Read more »
Earlier this month, I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. My rheumatologist suspected the condition after I reported certain symptoms,... Read more »
Recent research reveals that teens who either don’t sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at risk for high blood pressure that... Read more »
While researching something other than dementia, I had an "ah-ha" moment; in a flash everything from the last ten years of my life came... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will ask whether you snore and whether you feel excessively sleepy during the day. Your doctor will examine you and look for any... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea can lead to a number of complications, ranging from daytime sleepiness to possible increased risk of death. Sleep apnea has a strong... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Treatment The goal is to keep the... Read more »
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