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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lisa Salmon

Why do people snore and does alcohol make it worse?

Snoring could be a sign of a more serious problem (Alamy/PA) -

If your partner snores, you might be pushing them to a dry January this year. That’s because things can get a whole lot worse (and louder) after they’ve had a few drinks.

This can make life a misery for any sleep-disrupted partners – not least because experts suggest many snorers are more likely to snore when lying on their back, but when they’ve been drinking, they’re harder to move on to their side.

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