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Snoring, Sleep Problems Predict Increased Heart Risk

Those who can't sleep often end up at a greater risk

By savageviking,  Newser User

Posted Dec 1, 2010 11:05 AM CST | Promoted on Newser Dec 1, 2010 2:09 PM CST

(User Submitted) – Not sleeping soundly, or quietly for that matter? It might not only be annoying, but dangerous. Those who snore loudly, have difficulty falling asleep, or wake up feeling tired may be at increased risk of developing heart disease and a host of other medical problems, a new study shows. Snoring and sleep issues appeared to double the risk of metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors related to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, reports Health.com via CNN.

The study covers familiar ground in terms of sleep-related health trouble, but the study is the first to follow participants over time to track metabolic syndrome. Sleep problems are a “big deal," says one doctor not involved with the study. "They’re bad for the heart, bad for diabetes and they lead to heart attacks and stroke...It’s going to shorten your life.” Another doctor called it an “epidemic” that is “almost in parallel” with obesity.

Sleep trouble could lead to bigger problems, a new study suggests.
Sleep trouble could lead to bigger problems, a new study suggests.   (AP)
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JeffGraham
Nov 27, 2011 2:58 PM CST
One thing this story neglects to mention as well is the fact that along with diabetes and heart disease snoring can also contribute to depression.  A lack of oxygen in the bloodstream due to snoring makes one feel extremely tired and listless during the day. Source: http://stopsnoringconsumerreports.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-and-snoring/obstructive-sleep-apnea-and-snoring/
HappyHabenero
Dec 2, 2010 2:58 AM CST
without proper restful sleep, the body has a few reactions..higher blood pressure, higher heart rate, without enough rest the body begins to run on it's "stress" hormones.. which increases the baseline blood sugar levels, and increases pancreatic load..needless to say the disequilibrium causes by the lack of sleep and long term body stress....will jack your body up.....if snore really bad get a sleep study. If ya have sleep apnea treat it..you will feel a lot better when you do
GreekChorus
Dec 1, 2010 9:57 PM CST
Those who snore on a regular basis should check with their physicians about having a sleep study done to check for Sleep Apnea. This is normally treated by using a CPAP machine -- basically, it is a an air blower with a mask attached which delivers slightly pressurized air for breathing and eliminates the cutoff of air to the wearer.

 
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