Just like a well-oiled machine needs downtime for maintenance, our bodies require proper sleep for optimal heart and brain health. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their guidelines to recognize the importance of sleep duration in cardiovascular wellbeing. In their latest release, the AHA introduced Life’s Essential 8, a checklist designed to evaluate heart […]
Sleep is now included in the American Heart Association’s checklist for measuring cardiovascular health, known as Life’s Essential 8™. Just like checking off items on a grocery list, this updated checklist adds healthy sleep as a crucial element for maintaining optimal cardiovascular well-being. It joins other factors such as nicotine exposure, physical activity, diet, weight, […]
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