News tagged with snoring

Snoring tied to increased cardiovascular risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, snoring is associated with a modest increased risk of stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published in the Feb. 15 issue of ...

Cardiology Feb 14, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Don't ignore the snore: Snoring may be early sign of future health risks

Here's a wake-up call for snorers: Snoring may put you at a greater risk than those who are overweight, smoke or have high cholesterol to have thickening or abnormalities in the carotid artery, according to researchers at ...

Sleep apnea Jan 24, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

'Elbow test' may predict sleep apnea

Have you ever been "elbowed" by your bed partner because you were snoring? If yes, new research says you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Sleep apnea Oct 22, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Excessive daytime sleepiness common in high school students

New research shows that high school students experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), with most students sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night.

Health Oct 22, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Snoring without sleep apnea does not increase death or heart disease risk

(Medical Xpress)—A group of Australian researchers have achieved a world-first to demonstrate that objectively measured snoring, without more serious sleep apnea, does not increase mortality or cardiovascular ...

Sleep apnea Sep 27, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Starting to snore during pregnancy could indicate risk for high blood pressure, study says

Women who begin snoring during pregnancy are at strong risk for high blood pressure and preeclampsia, according to research from the University of Michigan.

Obstetrics & gynaecology Sep 25, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

Study links persistent and loud snoring in young children with problem behaviors

Persistent and loud snoring in young children is associated with problem behaviors, according to a new study published online in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics Aug 13, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Novel device quantifies the efficacy of oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea

New research that will be presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) in Minneapolis, Minn., quantified the efficacy of mandibular advancement splints ...

Sleep apnea Jun 13, 2011 | not rated yet | 0