(HealthDay News) -- Snoring can be disruptive for you and your partner, and it may be a warning sign of sleep apnea.

The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions that may help prevent the problem:

• Lose any excess weight.
• Before bed, avoid medications such as antihistamines, sleeping pills and tranquilizers.
• Have your last meal or snack at least three hours before bed, and your last alcoholic beverage at least four hours before.
• Adhere to a regular sleep schedule.
• Roll onto your side, instead of sleeping on your back.