Sleep Disorders
Sleep and Heart Health
Along with diet and exercise, good sleep is crucial when it comes to heart health, and the reverse is also true: The same lifestyle measures that reduce the risk of heart disease promote good sleep.
Neurological sleep disorders linked to blood pressure and heart disease
Doctors have known for years that sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, but neurological sleep problems like restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and teeth-grinding may also pose similar cardiovascular risks.
How does sleep apnea affect your heart?
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea — but for those who do have it, the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke is real.
Narcolepsy and Heart Health
A rare sleep disorder, narcolepsy is also associated with several other medical conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart diseases.
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Learn from experts in sleep medicine about sleep health and its cardiovascular consequences.
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Health Care Professional Resources
Sleep Duration and Quality: Impact on Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiometabolic Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association