So what does drinking have to do with it exactly?

First and foremost, drinking alcohol impacts breathing while you’re sleeping.

Alcohol further relaxes your airways, which can make snoring worse.

Woman annoyed by snoring

It can even induce sleep apnea.

Sometimes the air passage completely closes."

Studies show a direct correlation between alcohol consumption andsleepapnea, even if you don’t usually suffer from it.

man snoring

All things considered, a good night’s sleep might just be worth skipping that last cocktail.