Snoring - not just annoying, could be a sign of serious problems

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Weekend One on One - Dr Bastien Lechat Source: Supplied

That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. New research from Flinders University sleep experts has found people who regularly snore at night are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. SBS's Ciara Hain spoke with research fellow at Flinders University, Dr Bastien Lechat, for more


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