Think your snoring is merely a harmless annoyance? It could be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that can increase your risk of hypertension and heart disease.
It's more common than you might think: Anywhere from 12 to 18 million U.S. adults may have untreated obstructive sleep apnea, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
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But that doesn't mean it's well understood. To find out the truth behind some of the most common myths about the condition, check out the video above.
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