One extra hour...just one extra hour of sleep seems to lower the risk of developing calcifications, a precursor to heart disease. The converse is also true, namely, chronic partial sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for an array of common problems including weight gain, hypertension and diabetes - which all correlate with an increased risk of heart disease.
The study cited in the December 24th issue of JAMA, looked at healthy adults who developed coronary calcifications over a...
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood... Read more »
Recap from Part One: For those living with an anxiety disorder, insomnia can be part of a vicious cycle. Anxiety can cause sleeping... Read more »
A good night’s sleep is important to good health. Many of us toss and turn or watch the clock when we can’t sleep for a night or two.... Read more »
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, over 40 million Americans suffer from a chronic sleep disorder. ... Read more »
Experts have told us that chronic loss of sleep can increase risk of heart disease, weight gain, poor performance, diabetes and other... Read more »
Researchers have found that people with moderate to severe restless leg syndrome have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. RLS... Read more »
Baby boomers and seniors can take steps to reduce their chances of having a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes occur in... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Coronary artery disease or CAD (also known as ischemic heart disease, coronary heart disease or heart disease), refers to abnormalities of the... Read more »
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may help sleep apnea patients fight early signs of hardening of the arteries, according to new... Read more »
Research presented at a recent scientific conference suggests that Benicar, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, may also help reduce the... Read more »
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