Turns out, we’re not that good at knowing when we’re sleep deprived. As sleep experts explain it, we quickly adapt to not getting the rest we need, in order to get through the day.
While some may snicker and ignore it, snoring is no laughing matter. Even mild to moderate snoring can be related to heart disease, reduced sexual function, and depression. Other problems include increased risk of stroke, warns sleep medicine expert Karl Doghramji, MD, medical director of the Sleep Center at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals in Philadelphia.