A centuries-old Indian ritual may hold surprising modern health benefits. New research suggests that blowing a conch shell - a practice known in India as Shankh blowing - could improve sleep and ...

A recent study suggests that blowing into a conch shell could potentially ease sleep apnea symptoms. The breathing techniques involved in playing the instrument are similar to respiratory therapy, ...

Sleep apnea is a real pain. You know, that annoying condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you’re trying to catch some Z’s? It messes with your sleep quality, leaves you ...

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If your partner snores so loudly that it makes you want to kick them out of bed, it might be because they’re suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). People with OSA repeatedly stop breathing ...