Can sleep problems really be linked to prostate cancer risk? According to a study done in Iceland, men with the most trouble sleeping were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer as those without any sleep disruptions. The study primarily dealt with severe insomnia.

This is not the first study to look at the relationship between sleep disruption and cancer. Previous research had shown that the sleep problems caused by working the night shift had a bigger impact on the risk for prostate cancer the longer the man worked that shift. Working the night shift has been shown to suppress the immune system and reduces the amount of melatonin created by the body, both of which may promote cancer growth.

The Icelandic research did not address whether treating sleep problems would reduce the risk of cancer and other scientists caution that more research is needed.

I believe we are just discovering how important sleep really is for our overall physical and mental well-being. Sleeping with someone who snores loudly all night long is simply bad for your health. If you are unable to get a full night of sleep because your bed partner is too loud then it is time to get help. Snoring can be a sign of a more serious illness which needs to be ruled out. There are various ways to stop the snoring and one of the most effective is by using an oral appliance. Both parties can get a good night’s sleep once the snoring stops and you’ll both be amazed by how much better you feel and how much more energy you have.

Please contact Dr. Mark Levy at StoneRidge Dental Care in Gahanna, OH today at 614-476-6696 to schedule an evaluation to see if you may be a candidate for an oral appliance.