Snoring increases the risk of cancer, dementia and cardiovascular disease, according to scientists. The research was shared at a European Respiratory Society meeting in Barcelona.
Snoring cuts off the supply of oxygen, which can fuel the growth of tumours and blog clots. It can also increase the loss of brain cells.
The study focused on obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), which affects around 1.5 million Britons. OSA occurs when the walls of the throat relax and narrow, interrupting a person's normal breathing during the night.
