Thunderous snores
Whether it’s you or your partner, snoring is disruptive and infuriating. Being overweight is a factor, says GP Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa (your-doctor.co.uk), ‘and age-related changes to muscle tone in the neck exacerbates the problem.’ Drinking alcohol makes snoring worse because it relaxes the neck muscles further.
✱ FIX IT
Cut back on booze, lose weight and quit smoking. See your GP if you’re snoring and waking up gasping for breath, which is a sign of sleep apnoea.