217 Science of Snoring (Rewind)

The Body Nerd Show

Discover the secrets of snoring and how to find relief in this episode. Did you know that 45% of adults snore occasionally, while 25% snore regularly?

Whether you're the snorer or sleep beside one, snoring can be more than just noise. It can disrupt your sleep, leaving you groggy, with a dry mouth, or a sore neck.

So whether you’re the snore-er or sleep next to someone who does, today’s episode is for you.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Common causes of snoring
• How jaw position and neck position (and pain) are related
• And simple exercises for the tongue and face that will help manage snoring

All the links:

• Easy massage for jaw pain (no equipment needed) (AE Wellness YouTube)
• Jaw Pain Self-Care Guide
• Mouth taping for sleep: A TikTok trend with merit (Dentistry IQ)
• Mouth and Throat Exercises to Help Stop Snoring (Sleep Foundation)
• Smartphone-based delivery of oropharyngeal exercises for treatment of snoring: a randomized controlled trial (Sleep and Breathing)
• Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring (American College of Chest Physicians)
• Clinical Implications of Mandible and Neck Measurements in Non-Obese Asian Snorers (Clinical and Experimental Ororhinolaryngology)
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