Almost 60 percent of men snore, robbing their bedmates of at least one hour of deep sleep nightly, say Mayo Clinic researchers. And that can interfere with blood pressure control. Turns out deep sleep is when your body clears away the stress hormones that contribute to high blood pressure and without that quality slumber, Mayo researchers say, blood pressure can creep up six points or more.
Quick Fix: Almost 90 percent of men can stop snoring just by sleeping on their sides. This trick reduces pressure on the throat and chest, so airways stay open and air flows freely -- and silently. If that doesn't work, try the nasal strips available in most pharmacies. In studies, these products have opened up the sinuses and silenced congestion-triggered snoring for up to 75 percent of users.
High blood pressure is not just caused by the sleep deprivation because of a sleeping partner's snore, but the annoying sound itself can raise blood pressure, even when you're not awaken by it.
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