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·November 21, 2024·6 min read

Frequent Snoring in Teens Linked to Behavior Issues

Adolescents who snore frequently are more likely to show behavioral issues such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but their cognitive abilities, including memory and language skills, remain unaffected, a new study reveals. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 12,000 children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, the largest U.S. brain development project. They found snoring rates naturally declined as children aged, even without treatment, but persistent snorers showed behavioral difficulties that might be mistaken for ADHD.

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·June 20, 2024·5 min read

Snoring Tied to High Blood Pressure Risk

Regular snoring, especially in overweight middle-aged men, is linked to elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. The study used home-based monitoring to objectively show the connection between snoring and hypertension. Findings emphasize the need to consider snoring in healthcare, particularly for managing hypertension. This large-scale study highlights the potential consequences of snoring on long-term health.

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·June 6, 2022·1 min read

Frequent Snorers and Those With Sleep Apnea Are Less Active During the Day

People who snore and those with obstructive sleep apnea tend to be less active during the day.

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

Children who snore while they sleep have thinner gray matter in several areas of the frontal lobes. Significantly, the reduction in gray matter correlated with behavioral problems associated with sleep apnea. Some behavioral problems experienced include hyperactivity, increased aggression, and attention deficits.

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·April 16, 2019·3 min read

Common sleep myths compromise good sleep and health

Many myths associated with sleep may be detrimental to health, a new study reveals. Contrary to popular belief, drinking alcohol is unhealthy for sleep as it reduces the ability for deep sleep states, and sleeping five hours a night can result in a serious health risk.

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·March 12, 2018·7 min read

Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Debunking Common Sleep Myths

Researchers provide some revealing facts about sleep and debunk myths about sleep problems.

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·November 4, 2017·5 min read

Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.

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·February 29, 2016·2 min read

Children Who Snore Frequently Have an Increased Risk of Learning Difficulties

According to a new study, children who frequently snore or who have trouble breathing during sleep face an increased risk of learning difficulties and trouble concentrating.