4. Sleep Apnea
One indicator of sleep apnea is a frequent and loud snoring. While this may be annoying to someone else in the same bed (or the same house!), it’s can also be a very dangerous condition for the person afflicted. Sleep apnea, in addition to snoring, also causes temporary stoppages in breathing. The condition may also increase the risk of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and weight gain. Treatments are available including the use of equipment that forces the sufferer to breathe as well as medications and surgery.