But habitual snorers are at extreme health risk. One of the greatest health risk factors associated with stroke is sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea Is Called Snoring S Dangerous Partner Because It Can The finding comes from a major study of 5 422. Sleep apnea stroke risk . Often but not always people with sleep apnea are overweight. Research has defined a clear connection between one prevalent cause of snoring and the risk of having a stroke. Sleep apnea tied to increased risk of stroke april 7 2010 12 01 am edt obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle aged and older adults especially men according to new results from a landmark study supported by the national heart lung and blood institute nhlbi of the national institutes of health. Results of the 20 year follow up study show that people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea were four times more likely to die hazard. Untreated sleep apnea and stroke may be associated but treatment...