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Health · 11 September 2026

Partner's snoring can harm your health and damage relationships, say experts

Partner's snoring can harm your health and damage relationships, say experts

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Experts warn that a partner's snoring, affecting about 40% of UK adults, can seriously impact your sleep, leading to stress, memory issues, and irritability. Disrupted sleep stops your brain from reaching restorative stages, causing tiredness and affecting hormone regulation and emotional responses. There are solutions, from lifestyle changes to medical checks for sleep apnoea, to avoid relationship strain.

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