Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 21, 2024
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A person's diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says.

Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea, according to findings published Feb. 20 in the journal ...

In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose 'Sleep Divorce'

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 13, 2023
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More than one-third of coupled Americans who want better sleep are opting for a “sleep divorce.”

They're not actually divorcing, but sleeping in another room so that they each sleep better.

“We know that poor sleep can worsen your mood, and those who are sl...

Even Young Children Can Have Breathing Issues During Sleep

• Robert Preidt
• July 21, 2021
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It's important for parents to recognize when kids have breathing problems during sleep and to seek medical help, an expert says.

"During sleep, the muscles keeping the upper airway stiff relax, and as a consequence, the airway narrows, which can cause snoring, snorting o...

More Than a Snore? Recognize the Signs of Sleep Apnea

• June 12, 2021
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Does your bed partner claim that you snore?

If so, don't just tune him or her out. It may mean you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Untreated sleep apnea -- which causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep -- can lead to serious health problems, so the...

Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior

• Diane Moy and Carole Tanzer Miller
• April 13, 2021
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Snoring just isn't for adults, and behavior problems in kids who regularly snore may be due to changes in their brain structure, researchers say.

Prior studies have found a link between regular snoring and behavior problems such as inattention or hyperactivity, but this ...

CPAP Mask for Sleep Apnea May Boost Daytime Activity Levels

• Robert Preidt
• February 19, 2021
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CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may do more than help people sleep better. A new study finds use of the therapy is also associated with increased physical activity in people with heart disease.

The international study included more than 2,600 participants, ages 45-75. They ...

FDA Approves 'Tongue Strengthening' Device for Certain Sleep Apnea Patients

• Ernie Mundell and Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporters
• February 8, 2021
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the marketing of a new "tongue strengthening" device to cut down on snoring in patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea.

Unlike devices used during sleep, this prescription device is used while awake, and is desi...

Silence Your Snore, Save Your Romance

• Kayla McKiski
• February 9, 2020
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Roses are red, violets are blue, sleep experts have a Valentine's Day gift idea for you.

A box of chocolates and a candlelight dinner might seem romantic, but your partner might also embrace a lifestyle change: no more snoring.

"While snoring is disruptive...

Snoring Not Just a Male Problem

• Robert Preidt
• April 29, 2019
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New research shows that snoring is not the sole domain of men.

"We found that although no difference in snoring intensity was found between genders, women tend to underreport the fact that they snore and to underestimate the loudness of their snoring," said lead inve...