Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a medical condition that has existed for centuries, but was not given a name until the late 20th century. It is a debilitating and life-shortening ailment that people around the world suffer from. Many of those sufferers do not know they have this potentially dangerous condition which affects more than 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Many people, like me, don't become aware sleep apnea existed until a relative or neighbor is diagnosed with it, but it is important to be familiar with the symptoms as the consequences of not treating the disorder c...