1. Minimise alcohol.If you’re a male, just one drink will increase your risk of snoring by 25% - and subsequent drinks will worsen your symptoms. The research, published in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, explained that alcohol relaxes the muscles around the airways, leading them to collapse, restricting airflow and causing snoring itself. Although the statistic above is related to males, the paper noted the same physical process happens for women, albeit less significant - so females should also avoid alcohol.

2. Maintain a healthy weight.Carrying a little extra weight? Even if it’s minor, you’re more likely to snore: a recent study found those who are overweight and obese equally have a greater chance of snoring, compared to those with a healthy body mass index (BMI) of 25. If this is you, take action now: the longer you snore, the worse symptoms get, such as fatigue and emotional exhaustion. As a result, this limits your ability to exercise and lowers your motivation to eat healthy, exacerbating weight problems.