Snorer Slept 14 Minutes A Night

Sleep disturbance is hard on love, researches say

(NEWSER) - Looking for lengthy love? It may be time to sleep single. More couples are opting for separate beds, and 60% of custom-built homes in the UK will have dual master bedrooms by 2015, the London Times reports. Many in modern times consider separate beds the end of love, but in fact sleep disturbance is what creates friction, researchers say. More»

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

(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. More»

Times medic warns that snoring can signal serious health problems

(NEWSER) - Surveys show that snorers have less sex, writes the Times of London’s resident doctor, and snoring can ruin health as well as relationships. Heavy snorers often don’t breathe properly as they sleep, Mark Porter cautions, and end up waking momentarily hundreds of times a night, leading to fatigue and making the snorer likelier to suffer high blood pressure and heart disease. More»

Forbes explains why Americans aren't getting enough sleep

(NEWSER) - The health benefits of sleep are well-documented, but catching Zs isn't so easy in a society all about hard work and an active lifestyle. Forbes runs down some reasons Americans aren't getting enough quality time with their pillows.

• Marital problems: A bad marriage makes for poor shut-eye. Happy wives fell asleep easier and have a more restful slumber, according to one study.

Disorder may increase chance of blockage

(NEWSER) - Sleep apnea could cause heart attacks to occur at night, Reuters reports. The disorder, in which breathing is temporarily blocked during sleep, causes changes in blood pressure and hormone levels that might increase arterial blockage, a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds. More»