In many cases, snoring is simply caused by muscles in the roof of the mouth, tongue and throat relaxing while you sleep.

In this feature, we’ll break down the science behind snoring: what exactly causes that awful sound, the lifestyle and health factors that can make it worse, and what you can do to stop it.

Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless quirk, or the punchline of bedtime jokes, but it can signal deeper issues that go ...

Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless quirk – or the punchline of bedtime jokes – but it can signal deeper issues that go beyond mere acoustic annoyance. Snoring occurs when turbulent ...

Snoring can a symptom of an underlying health issue – and understanding the cause can be to the best way to stop it ...

Snoring occurs when turbulent airflow causes soft tissue in the upper airway to vibrate during sleep. It can stem from something as minor as a blocked nose, but it can also hint at more serious ...

Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless quirk – or the punchline of bedtime jokes – but it can signal deeper issues that go beyond mere acoustic annoyance. Snoring occurs when turbulent airflow ...

Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless quirk – or the punchline of bedtime jokes – but it can signal deeper issues that go beyond mere acoustic annoyance. Snoring occurs when turbulent airflow ...