A study was conducted by Dr. Frank Hu, Dr. W.C. Willett, Dr. G.A Colditz and their team undertook a study to see the correlation between snoring and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. This was done specifically, as most of the other related studies were focused on men. Understanding CVD CVD or cardiovascular disease is an…
A study was undertaken at the University of Helsinki in 1981, under the expert guidance of Dr. Markku Koskenvuo, Dr. Jaako Kaprio, Dr. Tiima Telakivi and their team. It was done to see the correlation between snoring and ischemic heart disease in men. What Is Ischemic Heart Disease? Ischemic heart disease or coronary heart disease…
As per the study conducted and research paper published by Dr. Frank B. Hu, Dr. Walter C. Willett, Dr. Alberto Acherio and others in the American Journal of Epidemiology, “Prospective Study of Snoring and Risk of Hypertension in Women”, it was examined whether the association between hypertension and snoring held true. The study conducted in…
Sleep apnea is a condition in which you stop breathing for brief periods repeatedly while sleeping. People who have sleep apnea do not get enough oxygen. This causes them to gasp and frequently awaken. They are frequently unaware that they have stopped breathing and believe that their sleep cycle is normal. Snoring is also a…
Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder wherein the breathing of a person can suddenly stop and start repeatedly during sleep. If a person makes loud snoring noises and feels fatigued after a full night of sleep, then he or she may be suffering from sleep apnea. Continue reading to learn more about this disorder…
Numerous people lose sleep as a result of chronic snoring. Snoring occurs when the tissues in one’s mouth and throat, as well as your tongue, become overly relaxed. The air passage causes vibrations within the tissue, resulting in the audible snoring sound. Snoring can be highly inconvenient and could also indicate serious health issues. Snorers…
Do you know that sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that interrupts your breathing during sleep? Sleep apnea can lead to heart disease and type-2 diabetes if it is not treated on time. It can even increase the chances of heart attack and stroke. This condition can affect children, toddlers, and adults, while some of…
Snoring is caused by the obstruction of the air passage between your nasal and throat cavity. The obstruction causes a lack of oxygen in the body, causing it to work harder to breathe in oxygen. This breathing process causes more significant vibrations in the throat and nasal cavity, causing the individual to snore. Though snoring…
Snoring is a common issue that affects millions of people on a global scale. In the US alone, it is estimated that fifty-seven percent of men and nearly forty percent of women snore occasionally. These statistics are evidence that snoring is widespread. However, its implications on health can vary considerably. It can range from light,…
It’s common knowledge that men, women, and even children snore occasionally. It tends to be more common among men and overweight individuals. Furthermore, it often gets worse as we get older. Snoring typically occurs when our breathing gets blocked while we’re sleeping. As the air tries to push its way through the soft tissues of…
