Raising the Rafters May Raise Health Risks

Raising the Rafters May Raise Health Risks

Women are more apt to snore afterage 50. Being overweight also upsthe risk. Women also are likelier tosnore if they smoke at least 10cigarettes a day or don’t exercise regularly.

Snoring could signal sleep apnea—a condition that causes brieflapses in breathing during sleep. In addition, snoring may boost the riskfor high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack. So, if you’re wakingyourself—or others—up with your snoring, let your doctor know.

Chest, Vol. 129, No. 4

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