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Your snoring may be a sign of more serious health issues

Almost all of us snore, just in different ways. Some of our bedrooms are accompanied by the soundtrack of a gentle rhythmic hum, while others are filled with a loud rumble. For most, snoring can be considered entirely normal (if a little irksome for their partners), but for some people, it's a sign that not all is well. It may be an indication of sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnoea is a condition characterised by stops and starts in one's breath during sleep. Rarely, this may be due to the brain not signalling for us to breathe, something known

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