Sleep

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

May 25, 2023 · · Heart Health
Many Americans are sleeping poorly or not getting enough sleep. More than 25 percent of U.S. adults do not meet the recommendation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society to get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. And 14.5 percent of adults reported … Read More

Why Sleep Is So Important

May 25, 2023 · · Heart Health
Sleep is often thought of as a passive activity and a time of rest, but during sleep, your brain is very active. Getting quality sleep is vital for brain health, metabolism, and even cardiovascular health. Sleeping at least 7 hours a night contributes to our sense of well-being and our … Read More

Learn About Social Jetlag

May 23, 2023 · · Heart Health
We’ve all felt the funk of trying to recover from jetlag after crossing different time zones, but what about recuperating from a late-to-bed and late-to-rise weekend? These swings in sleep patterns can negatively impact health. What is Social Jetlag? Social jetlag is a term that describes the difference between the … Read More

News Briefs: Sleep Irregularity May Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Apr 25, 2023 · · Heart Health
Chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations—a condition collectively known as sleep irregularity—may increase the risk for atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries and the main cause of cardiovascular disease. In a study involving researchers from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and other institutions, … Read More

Sleep Stealer: Restless Legs Syndrome

Apr 1, 2023 · · Heart Health
Do you feel uncomfortable itchy, tingly, or creepy-crawly sensations in your legs and feet along with the uncontrollable urge to move as you try to fall asleep at night? If so, these are hallmark symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS). The exact cause of RLS remains uncertain, although experts suspect … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Defining Cardiovascular Disease Terms; Melatonin Supplements

Mar 24, 2023 · · Heart Health
I’m confused about the terms “heart disease,” “cardiovascular disease,” and “coronary artery disease.” Are these all the same? Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, a cardiologist, dean of policy at the Friedman School, and editor-in-chief of this newsletter, answers. “These terms can certainly be confusing. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the umbrella term … Read More

Tart Cherry Juice

Mar 24, 2023 · · Heart Health
Q: How do I add tart cherry juice to my daily regimen? A: As the name implies, tart cherry juice is extracted from common varieties of tart cherries (such as Montmorency and Balaton) which are believed to have higher antioxidant contents than sweet cherries, with potential to have stronger health … Read More

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