Thursday, November 13, 2008

Short sleep tied to heart disease risk

Short sleep tied to heart disease risk
People with high blood pressure who get less than the standard amount of sleep may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers reported Monday.

Diet Plans & Programs
Title: Diet Plans & Programs
Category: Health and Living
Created: 4/22/2003
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2008

Even mild sleep apnea ups heart risk
New research from the UK shows that minimally troublesome sleep apnea is associated with detrimental changes in blood vessels, suggesting that patients with this condition are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2008

Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted

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