Heart Disease

1 12, 2023

Unlock the secrets to a healthier heart through better sleep

2024-01-26T14:55:39+00:00December 1, 2023|Heart Disease, Medical Conditions|

In the quest for a healthier heart, have you considered the role your sleep plays? The American Heart Association has, and that's why it introduced the Cardiovascular Health & Sleep Initiative. This new campaign is shedding light on the connection between sleep and heart [...]

4 02, 2020

Untreated sleep apnea puts heart health at risk

2022-07-12T17:57:44+00:00February 4, 2020|Heart Disease, Medical Conditions, Sleep Apnea|

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that sleep apnea impacts heart health? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million American adults are kept from restful sleep by obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse [...]

20 06, 2017

Death of Carrie Fisher is a warning about sleep apnea

2022-08-19T18:37:31+00:00June 20, 2017|Heart Disease, Pop Culture, Sleep Apnea|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued a statement following the announcement that actress Carrie Fisher’s cause of death was “sleep apnea and other undetermined factors.” Her death reminds us just how dangerous sleep apnea can be, especially when it comes to heart health. [...]

8 08, 2013

Aaron Taylor warns young football players to be aware of sleep apnea risk

2022-08-25T19:21:55+00:00August 8, 2013|CPAP, Heart Disease, Obesity, Patient Advocacy, Sleep Apnea, Treatment & Therapy|

CBS sports college football analyst Aaron Taylor understands the urgent need to detect and treat obstructive sleep apnea.  Two of his close friends had OSA and died prematurely. One of those friends was Reggie White, his teammate on the Green Bay Packers.  White died [...]

6 03, 2013

Insomnia linked to increased risk of heart failure

2022-08-31T20:05:01+00:00March 6, 2013|Heart Disease, Insomnia, Poor Sleep|

A new study found that people who suffer from insomnia appear to have an increased risk of developing heart failure. "We related heart failure risk to three major insomnia symptoms including trouble falling asleep, problems staying asleep, and not waking up feeling refreshed in [...]

25 02, 2013

Circadian clock linked to obesity, diabetes and heart attacks

2022-08-31T20:07:57+00:00February 25, 2013|Circadian Rhythms, Diabetes, Diet, Heart Disease|

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can lead not only to obesity, but can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. This is the first study to definitely show that insulin activity is controlled by the body's circadian biological clock. The study, [...]

27 12, 2012

Taking long naps daily could increase risk for heart problems

2022-09-13T18:35:57+00:00December 27, 2012|Heart Disease|

Taking long naps daily is associated with cardiac events among both men and women, according to a recent cross-sectional study. "We found an increased risk for acute myocardial infarctions and sudden cardiac death among men and women who take regular long midday naps in [...]

21 11, 2011

How your sleep can impact your heart

2022-09-23T19:08:08+00:00November 21, 2011|Healthy Sleep Habits, Heart Disease|

A study in The Netherlands observed the relationship between sleep and heart disease among 20,432 men and women. Researchers found that short sleep contributes to cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. The research was conducted over a 12-year period. None of the Dutch participants [...]

17 03, 2011

Did sleep medicine help boost U.S. life expectancy?

2022-09-28T18:47:02+00:00March 17, 2011|Diabetes, Heart Disease, Medical Conditions, Sleep Apnea|

Life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2009, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An American born in 2009 can now expect to live about 78 years and two months, a two month increase compared to [...]

11 02, 2009

What disease is the #1 killer of women?

2022-08-10T18:19:25+00:00February 11, 2009|Heart Disease, Sleep Apnea, Women|

Did you guess cancer? You're close, but wrong. Diabetes? You're getting colder. The answer: In the U.S. heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Surprised? Don't feel bad if you got the answer wrong; you're not alone. The NHLBI reports that [...]

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