Snorers Burn More Calories

BBC NEWS :

People with bedtime snoring and breathing problems may be using up far more calories while they sleep.

Those with the worst sleep apnoea symptoms burned 373 extra calories a day compared with those with only mild symptoms, US researchers found.

Nervous system changes triggered by the condition may be responsible.

The payback comes in the daytime, said a UK specialist, with sleep apnoea sufferers craving food and too sluggish to exercise.

I used to joke that sleep apnoea was free exercise at night - it's nice to have that confirmed
Professor John Stradling
John Radcliffe Hospital

While heavy snoring is a nuisance for partners, it can be a sign of a far more serious problem for the snorer.

Sleep apnoea, in which the airways are partially or completely obstructed during sleep, stops the person getting a good night's rest, making them very sleepy during the day.

It has also been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.

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Comments

[pokemon]

Just to be sarcastic this means in exchange for a much shorter life span you can burn more calories..

[kellygrrrl]

oh, great! one more reason for my husband to never deal with the snoring problem
(apparently it is only a problem for me)

[pokemon]

From me to your husband, tell him once you get medical help (those funky masks) there is no going back. I feel 500% better, and my wife sleeps. Of course if you do not his life span is typically less.. whichever you chose:)

[ConfuciusSay-]

If he's really got sleep apnoea, try to get him to his doctor. Seriously.
There's nothing good about not being able to breath properly.

Most of the sufferers are driven into obesity by the food cravings and hormone shifts, so there's really no actual benefit to the calorie drain at night when it's offset by increased eating in the day.