Genetic discoveries are being made at a tremendous pace, and I'm excited that genes related to many sleep disorders are among those finds. All this new genetic research may one day play a role in helping doctors understand who is at risk and perhaps help tailor a remedy for them. Some genes are already being tested for through common consumer DNA test kits.
When it comes to sleeping together, what happens in bed before nodding off can often blind people to the sleep foibles of their partners after the fun. You might hear things like, "She makes this funny sound when she sleeps, but the sex is so amazing." Little sounds can be forgiven early in a relationship, but as time passes and "funny" sounds become the din of gasoline-powered leaf blowers, feelings change. While snoring is probably at the top of most couples' lists as compatibility deal bre...
