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An Afternoon Nap is Perfect for Better Heart Health

An Afternoon Nap is Perfect for Better Heart Health

Are you looking forward to your daily afternoon nap brightening your day? New research tells us that enjoying an afternoon nap may not only boost your energy, but it’s linked to reduced blood pressure (BP) levels and fewer hypertension-related medications. Presented at ESC Congress in Greece by cardiologist Dr. Manolis Kallistratos, the prospective study included data […]

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14-Year Study Links Poor Sleep to Heart Attack & Stroke Risk

14-Year Study Links Poor Sleep to Heart Attack & Stroke Risk

New research is strengthening the link between poor sleep and the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a press release shared by the European Society of Cardiology, the research was a part of a long-term World Health Organization (WHO) program and an additional “psychosocial” sub-study. “Mortality from cardiovascular diseases accounts for nearly […]

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Underwent a Heart Procedure? You May Have Sleep Apnea

Underwent a Heart Procedure? You May Have Sleep Apnea

According to new research, patients getting their heart disease treated by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at a high risk for sleep apnea. Researcher Dr. Luciano Drager if the University of São Paulo School of Medicine in Brazil and his team included 1,305 patients from  India, Singapore, China, Myanmar and Brazil. Most of the study […]

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