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Obesity, Your Heart and Sleep

According to the American Heart Organization, "obesity is now recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack." Obesity raises cholesterol levels, lowering the HDL (good cholesterol). It also raises blood pressure and can lead to diabetes.   It's no surprise that obesity is also implicated in... Read moreChevron
posted 02/25/2010, comments (0)|
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Sleep Apnea Tips

Most people know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from heart attacks and strokes. However recent research has revealed that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from many causes, even in people judged to be healthy.   Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore revealed that men aged 40 to 70 with severe sleep... Read moreChevron
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Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing

Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another problem, long thought to be a disorder of older, overweight males, is sleep apnea.   A study published in the June issue of the journal sleep reveals that obese children are as much at risk of... Read moreChevron
posted 06/04/2009, comments (0)|
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Experts Say the Snorechestra Must Be Silenced for Heart Health

The Harvard Heart Letter, November issue, offers the sombering news that if you or a loved one is snoring through the night with "snorts, whistles and gasps" then the snorechestra is a possible if not probable sign of sleep apnea, which could lead to both heart disease and a shorter life span.   People with sleep apnea stop breathing for... Read moreChevron
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Is it possible to get too much sleep?

I've been reading, researching and writing about sleep and sleep disorders for over ten years now, since my husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Anyone reading a few of my articles will realize that I'm a big advocate for getting enough sleep.   I've seen the damage sleep deprivation can do. I believe that the four most necessary things... Read moreChevron
posted 06/20/2008, comment (1)|
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