When the party keeps going all night long, your breathing might not.

New research has uncovered a bizarre new sleep disorder dubbed “social apnea” — and your weekend habits may be to blame.

Scientists from Australia’s Flinders University found the mysterious trend hits younger adults hardest, with those under 60 more than three times as likely to be affected as their older, and perhaps better-rested, peers. 4

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — the most common sleep-related breathing disorder — occurs when the muscles in the throat and tongue relax during sleep, blocking the airway and causing repeated pauses in breathing.

Roughly 30 million Americans are believed to suffer from OSA, but as many as 80% go undiagnosed, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine .

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