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Do Men Snore More than Women?

Has your partner suffered from sleepless nights because of your snoring?  Has she/he given up and booted you to the couch? Researchers estimate there are between 35 million and 40 million snorers in the United States, which probably means almost as many bleary-eyed companions. For some of us, snoring is a mild habit, but for others, it’s a disruptive racket that has serious effects on health and well-being. The familiar sounds of snoring originate from vibrations in the tissues of the throat, especially the soft palate and uvula, which flap back and forth as we breathe during sleep.  Snoring can be caused or aggravated by any...