Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people globally. It is a condition characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep, leading to poor quality sleep and a host of health problems. Sleep apnea can be of two types – obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). OSA is more
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The Relationship Between Your Heart And Your Sleep Schedule
Just as diet and exercise are important components to heart health, sleep is too. But it’s often overlooked by people. Sleep helps regulate your body’s internal clock and hormone balance, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, associate physician at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Consistent sleep may even help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty
READ MORELife’s Essential 8
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) is an updated approach to measuring cardiovascular health. It adds sleep as a component, creates a new guide to assess diet, accounts for vaping and secondhand smoke, adjusts cholesterol and blood sugar measures and scores each of the eight components to average an overall heart health score
READ MOREHeart Disease And Ways To Prevent It
Heart disease is a group of conditions that affect the structure or function of your heart. It can include high blood pressure, heart failure, clots in your arteries and other issues. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD). This occurs when the arteries that supply your heart with oxygen-rich
READ MOREThe Accuracy Of Home Sleep Apnea Tests
Home sleep apnea tests work by attaching sensors to your body that measure a variety of variables, including your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, airflow and breathing patterns. These measurements can help your doctor diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and recommend treatment options. To ensure that your home sleep apnea test is successful, plan out
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