Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors

New research suggests that sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age. Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at different times were more likely to develop hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke. Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program and associate professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, was not involved in the study but was quoted in the following articles:

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02/20/2023 - 2:30pm

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