Snoring occurs when the soft tissues of the palate and throat vibrate due to blockage. This is often caused by swelling of breathing passages, position of the tongue, or even the way your airways are formed. Blocked airways mean you’re brain isn’t receiving sufficient oxygen, and it essentially wakes the body to breathe. This constant cycle causes mental and physical stress, and can bring on serious illness such as heart attack, stroke, memory loss, and premature death.