Published: March 04, 2024
Washington, here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
As much of the nation prepares to “spring forward,” the American Heart Association cites research that indicates the spring time change may negatively impact your heart and brain health
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Sleep and CVD 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Every 1 h/night decrease in sleep below the 7-8 h/night recommended duration is associated with 6% higher risk of total CVD.
Every 1 h/night increase in sleep duration above 7-8 h/night is associated with 12% higher risk of total CVD.
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Sleep and CVD 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Every 1 h/night decrease in sleep below the 7-8 h/night recommended duration is associated with 6% higher risk of total CVD.
Every 1 h/night increase in sleep duration above 7-8 h/night is associated with 12% higher risk of total CVD.
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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