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    Not Sleeping Well? Study Links Insomnia to 69% Higher Risk of Heart Attack Not Sleeping Well? Study Links Insomnia to 69% Higher Risk of Heart Attack For many people, sleepless nights mean struggling through the next day, but new research shows that poor sleep might carry more serious health risks. A 2023 study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session found that people with insomnia have a 69% higher chance of experiencing a heart attack compared to those without insomnia. These findings are based...
    Heart Racing at Night: Common Causes and What to Do Heart Racing at Night: Common Causes and What to Do Key takeaways Heart racing at night is very common, and most causes aren't dangerous. Anxiety, caffeine, and alcohol are the most frequent triggers. Lying down can make you more aware of normal heart sensations, which may feel like racing or pounding. Less common causes include sleep apnea, hormonal shifts, thyroid problems, dysautonomia, and atrial fibrillation. Long COVID has increased rates...
    Can Poor Sleep Cause Heart Problems? What to Know Can Poor Sleep Cause Heart Problems? What to Know Key takeaways: Sleep deprivation and heart disease are closely connected. Poor sleep raises your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke over time. Sleep gives your heart and blood vessels time to recover. Without enough shut-eye, your body stays in a stressed state that wears down your cardiovascular system. Sleep apnea is one of the strongest sleep-related risk...
    Why Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Serious Health Issues Why Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Serious Health Issues Ever find yourself skipping sleep, thinking you’ll “catch up later”? That seemingly minor shortfall can trigger a domino effect in your body negatively affecting your heart, brain, and even your mood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 70 million Americans experience insufficient sleep, leading to various sleep disorders and health complications. While you might...
    Why Sleep is Important for Your Health Why Sleep is Important for Your Health You already know sleep matters. But it's easy to treat it as optional when life gets busy. A late night here, an early alarm there. It adds up, and most of the time you push through anyway. The problem is that sleep isn't just downtime. It's when your body does critical maintenance work. Your heart, your immune system, your metabolism,...
    Sleep and Inflammation: How They Affect Each Other Sleep and Inflammation: How They Affect Each Other Sleep does more than restore your energy. It also keeps your immune system in balance. When sleep falls short, inflammation rises, and when inflammation stays elevated, sleep suffers. The two are closely connected, and problems with one often show up alongside problems with the other. About 1 in 4 American adults deals with insomnia symptoms. Many also have elevated inflammatory...
    Biphasic Sleep: Is Sleeping Twice a Day Healthy? Biphasic Sleep: Is Sleeping Twice a Day Healthy? Can't seem to get a full eight hours of sleep at night? Splitting your sleep into two periods might be an option worth exploring. Biphasic sleep means dividing your sleep into two separate chunks within a 24-hour period. You might already be doing this without realizing it has a name. Perhaps you go to bed at 10 PM, sleep until...
    How Seasons Affect Your Sleep (And What to Do About It) How Seasons Affect Your Sleep (And What to Do About It) Key takeaways: Light and temperature shift your sleep patterns from season to season. People sleep about 30 minutes more in winter, with more REM sleep during darker months. The spring daylight saving time change is linked to short-term spikes in heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents. Small adjustments to light exposure, temperature, and routine can help stabilize your sleep year-round....
    Sleep and Men's Health: The Risks of Not Getting Quality Sleep Sleep and Men's Health: The Risks of Not Getting Quality Sleep We all know that sleep is important for everyone's health and well-being. However, there are significant differences in how sleep affects men and women. Research shows that women typically get more sleep than men. Men are also more likely to develop certain sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea, which can seriously impact their overall health. Recent data shows that about 37%...
    Nervous System Dysregulation and Sleep Nervous System Dysregulation and Sleep The term "nervous system dysregulation" has become popular in wellness circles, and for good reason. It describes something many people experience: a body that won't calm down, even when there's no real threat. Dysregulation affects more than sleep. Research has linked it to digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and immune dysfunction. But sleep is often where people notice it first. If...
    Sleep Quantity vs Sleep Quality: Which One Do You Actually Need? Sleep Quantity vs Sleep Quality: Which One Do You Actually Need? Key Takeaways Sleep quantity measures how many hours you sleep; sleep quality measures how restorative those hours are. Poor sleep quality can leave you feeling exhausted even after a full night of sleep. Both quantity and quality affect your physical health, mental health, and daily functioning. Most adults know they need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. But many people...
    What Is Sleep Anxiety? Signs, Causes, and Natural Ways to Find Relief What Is Sleep Anxiety? Signs, Causes, and Natural Ways to Find Relief Most people look forward to crawling into bed after a long day. But for some, bedtime feels more like facing a difficult test than settling in for sleep. If you've ever found yourself wide awake, staring at the ceiling and feeling stressed about not being asleep yet, you're not alone. Sleep anxiety happens when the simple act of trying to...