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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
People with obstructive sleep apnea often report that it’s been years since they’ve gotten a good night of sleep. Usually, CPAP therapy is their best chance to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed again. Once they adjust to sleeping with CPAP, many users [...]
A new scientific statement urges doctors to pay attention to the link between sleep apnea and heart disease. The joint statement was released by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation. It was published online ahead of print on July [...]
New studies provide more good news for people who use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Results show that using CPAP to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is good for the heart. A study in the journal Chest found benefits when CPAP is used [...]
