CPAP Adherence Tied to Fewer Cardiovascular ER Visits, Hospitalizations
Large real-world study finds CPAP users had fewer costly heart-related emergencies.
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Heart Attack Spurs Brain to Boost Sleep, Supporting Heart Healing
Following a heart attack, the heart signals the brain to increase sleep drive to support healing, research shows.
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A Surprising Reason CPAP Fails to Lower Heart Disease Risk
Researchers pinpoint a potential reason behind CPAP machines' failure to lower heart disease risk in obstructive sleep apnea patients.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Death Risk by Over a Third in Sleep Apnea Patients
The surgery was associated with a 42% reduction in the risk of heart complications and a 37% reduction in the risk of death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Narcolepsy Significantly Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Two new studies reveal that narcolepsy is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and adverse cardiac events.
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ŌURA Unveils New Heart Health Features for Sleep-Tracking Ring
The new heart health features, cardiovascular age and cardio capacity, estimate arterial stiffness and VO2Max to help users understand their heart health and identify potential risks early.
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Transforming Patient Journeys in Sleep and Cardiac Health
With a focus on eliminating healthcare silos, ReactDx introduces an integrated platform for faster patient care.
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$1.5M NIH Grant to Diversify Research in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders
The grant will provide advanced research training to post-graduate trainees from groups that are underrepresented in medicine and have research interests in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
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Women’s Metabolic Advantage in Blood Lipid Control May Counter Effects of Sleep Apnea
Researchers say this advantage could potentially explain why women living with sleep apnea present a lower prevalence of co-morbidities, including type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, than men.
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Wireless Home ECG Accurately Identifies Sleep Apnea
A clinical trial has shown the device is capable of detecting OSA, alongside cardiac rhythm and structural heart diseases, with high accuracy from patients’ homes.
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Try Pink Noise Tonight for Deeper Sleep, Expert Suggests
Abraham Kocheril, MD, at OSF HealthCare breaks down how pink noise differs from other background noise types and how it can help with sleep.
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The Breathing Technique That’s Better for Your Heart
Researchers found that breathing a certain way leads to several benefits, including lower blood pressure and other factors that could predict heart disease risk.
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Insomnia Raises Heart Attack Risk by 69%
Based on the data, researchers say insomnia should be considered a risk factor for developing a heart attack.
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5 Sleep Habits That Slash Overall Risk of Death by Nearly a Third
Young people who have more beneficial sleep habits are incrementally less likely to die early, according to research.
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An Overlooked Aspect of Sleep That Impacts Heart Health
Most investigations linking sleep and cardiovascular health focus on sleep duration or sleep efficiency. ETH Zurich focused on brain activity.
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Sleep Problems Linked to Heart Health Risks During and After Menopause
How well a woman sleeps—not just how long—as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests.
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Sleeping Beats Sitting for Heart Health
Any activity is better for your heart than sitting—even sleeping, according to research from University College London and the University of Sydney.
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Childhood Traumas Exacerbate Sleep-Related Cardiovascular Risks
Traumatic events experienced during childhood may magnify the negative health effects of too much or too little sleep on children’s cardiovascular health.
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