How to Diagnose Sleep Apnea

The Dangers of Snoring

By Catherine Guthrie
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the March 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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The bad news: Some people actually stop breathing for up to a minute without ever fully waking up. The good news: Now you can test for sleep apnea at home.

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