Sleep deprivation may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in older women
December 5, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Older women who don’t get enough sleep were more likely to have poor cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
In the new study, researchers considered sleeping at least two hours more during the weekend than on the weekday as a sign of being in sleep debt.
Sleeping woman. (American Heart Association)
American Heart Association reports Lack of Sleep may increase Calorie Consumption
March 19, 2012
Chronic lack of sleep may contribute to obesity.
San Diego, CA – If you don’t get enough sleep, you may also eat too much — and thus be more likely to become obese.
That is the findings of researchers who presented their study at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 Scientific Sessions. [Read more]
