According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 26% of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 have sleep apnea, and the number of patients diagnosed is on the rise. Researchers estimate that 80% of cases aren’t diagnosed because symptoms can be difficult to detect. Sleep apnea causes frequent breathing disturbances throughout the night that can cause serious consequences for your physical and mental health with no treatment. While you may not think you’re at risk of sleep apnea, new research has found the condition can be hereditary.