A good night's sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance and brain function. It can also cause weight gain and increase disease risk in both adults and children. In contrast, good sleep can h ...

Sleep apnea makes you snore loudly. But it causes bigger problems than that. You stop breathing when you’re asleep. Maybe 30 minutes an hour or more every night. Your airway gets blocked by: Throat muscles that are too relaxed Large tonsils, tongue, or soft palate Fat your neck, about half a people with sl ...