Longer Naps Nearly Double Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Daytime napping for 30 minutes or longer is associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation.
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Jazz Spotlights Heart Risks Linked to Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
At World Sleep 2023, Jazz Pharmaceuticals will spotlight the link between sleep disorders and cardiovascular health through 14 abstracts.
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Sleep Apnea Drug Candidate Discovered in Heart Failure Drug
While the drug offers benefits for heart failure, researchers also discovered its effectiveness in relieving sleep apnea, which there currently is no medication to treat.
Insomnia Tied to Greatest AFib Risk in Postmenopausal Women
After menopause, an estimated one in four women may develop irregular heart rhythms in their lifetime, with insomnia being a major contributing factor.
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Short Naps Can Improve Memory, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress and Promote a Healthier Heart
Napping offers health benefits like improved mental function and stress reduction, but naps over 30 minutes might disrupt nighttime sleep.
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How Prevalent is Atrial Fibrillation in OSA Patients? A New Study Investigates
The hearts of 100 sleep apnea patients are being monitored to help researchers understand why they are more likely to die from heart disease.
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Weekend Catch-Up Sleep Falls Short in Reversing Heart Stress
Research reveals that cardiovascular health measures worsen over the week when sleep is restricted to five hours per night—and how attempting to catch up on sleep on the weekend doesn’t return these measures to normal.
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Certain Essential Oil May Improve Sleep After Heart Surgery
In a small clinical trial, the herbal product was found to improve the sleep quality of patients in the first nights after heart surgery.
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Could Time-Restricted Eating Curb Cardiovascular Risk for Short Sleepers?
While we typically wouldn’t give a second thought to that midnight snack, a shortened sleep cycle and the resulting extended eating duration can contribute to higher cardiovascular risk.
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Two Key Measurements Could Predict Cardiovascular Disease Risk in OSA Patients
Researchers of the NIH-funded study say the findings could change what’s measured in clinical practice.
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Researchers Find Direct Cause of Sleep Disturbances in Heart Disease Patients
The findings inspire hope that drugs can be developed to prevent irreparable sleep disturbances in patients with heart disease, according to investigators.
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The Influence of Chronotype on Metabolism and Disease Risk
Because chronotype appears to impact our metabolism and hormone action, we suggest that chronotype could be used as a factor to predict an individual’s disease risk.
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Can Oral Appliances Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes in Sleep Apnea?
People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers investigate whether oral appliance therapy can alleviate the burden.
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Bariatric Surgery Slashes Cardiovascular Risks for Obese Sleep Apnea Patients
A study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery found that bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk of severe cardiovascular events and death in sleep apnea patients with obesity.
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PAP Adherence Lowers ER Visits for Sleep Apnea Patients with Heart Failure
Two studies supported by ResMed and presented at SLEEP 2023 show that people with heart failure and sleep apnea can significantly reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits by being adherent to PAP therapy.
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Babies with Sleep Apnea May Face Increased Hypertension Risk in Adulthood
In experiments involving rats, researchers found that periods of low oxygen levels in the first months of life can lead to dysregulation of the sympathetic autonomic nervous system.
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Longer Naps May Raise Blood Pressure and BMI
Researchers discovered naps exceeding a specific duration were associated with unfavorable metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes.
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Improving Sleep Could Offset Harmful Effects of Childhood Trauma
Sleep efficiency appears to be a mediator of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and blood vessel function.
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