
Another morning, another chapter in your ongoing battle with your alarm alongside your faithful companion, the mighty Sir Snooze Button. You (along with roughly 30 million other Americans) have sleep apnea, a condition that makes it almost impossible to get the rest you need. While there are many causes, one that is starting to get more attention is genetics. Is there a “sleep apnea gene” that you got from your parents just like your eye and hair color? More importantly, does this mean that you’ll ALWAYS contend with poor sleep?
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