Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal:
Sleep
Size of study:
887 adults, 50-79 years of age
Summary
The greater the percentage of time spent snoring during sleep as assessed by polysomnography was associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length even after adjusting for potential risk factors and lack of oxygen from sleep apnea. These findings suggest that snoring may influence telomere shortening independent of sleep apnea.
Link to study
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All well and good, but what do I do about the snoring???
Have your dentist create a snore guard for you. It changed my life.
I have been using MAD (mandibular adjustment device) referenced above and getting very good snoring suppression the past 3 months until I recently read about the long term changes in bite one will experience with longer term use (more than couple of years). Of course this is a trade off with the risk of snoring. I am presently trying a tongue extension device which is taking some getting used but seems to produce the same results without any other side effect other than perhaps the weird feel it causes.
Interesting. I would like to get my results with the telomere test. Please let me know because I am 88 years old. Please reply?
Hi Mr Woolum – Because of our reference population, the TeloYears test is only appropriate for people ages 20-80. Thank you so much for your interest. Best, TeloYears
How would I go about testing my telomeres? I am 34 years old and live in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Please advise as to how I can go about this. Thank you!
Hi Dee – Unfortunately TeloYears is offered only in the United States at this time. Best, TeloYears
Hi Dee – Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, TeloYears is only available within the United States. Best, TeloYears
Lose weight and stopp smoking, the usuall reasons for snoring
Incorrect my husband is slim and a no smoker and snores like a chainsaw.
How about homeopathic remedies for snoring? I tried one once, it seemed to help.
I manage dental practices- CPAP is considered the gold standard for Sleep Apnea, but unfortunately about 50% of the population cannot tolerate wearing the appliance at night. There are about 125 FDA approved oral sleep appliances available from well trained dentist. Be very careful of “over the counter” appliances. All the appliances tend to move the the jaw down and forward to open the airway. If this is not done by a trained dentist it can cause serious jaw joint problems (TMJ).