Sleep apnea and high blood pressure are closely connected—but many people don’t realize how much one can affect the other.
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure—or are struggling to manage it—it may be worth looking at your sleep.
Sleep apnea can contribute to elevated blood pressure over time, especially when
Read MoreOver time, untreated sleep apnea can place significant strain on the cardiovascular system. Research has shown a clear connection between sleep apnea and conditions such as high blood pressure…
Read MoreSleep isn’t just “downtime.” It’s active biological work that helps regulate nearly every major system in your body—including the brain, heart, lungs, metabolism, immune function, and mood. When your sleep is consistently high quality, you’re not only more alert the next day—you’re…
Read MoreCardiovascular care has traditionally focused on risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and lifestyle behaviors. Increasingly, however, sleep health—particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—is recognized as a…
Read MoreResearch on sleep duration and its health effects has consistently shown that both short and long sleep are associated with increased mortality. Some researchers have proposed that extending sleep on weekends might counteract the negative health effects of insufficient sleep during weekdays…
Read MoreStress is a well-documented risk factor for heart disease. When you’re under stress, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that, in high levels, can increase blood pressure and heart rate, putting additional strain on your heart. Over time, chronic stress can lead to conditions such as hypertension, heart attacks, and…
Read MoreSleep apnea goes beyond being just a disease characterized by snoring. Instead, it poses serious comorbidities such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and several others associated with cardiovascular health…
Read MoreWhile the classic profile of a sleep apnea sufferer is an older adult male who is overweight with other chronic medical conditions, it is possible for a healthy individual to still suffer from sleep apnea. In addition to excessive weight, other risk factors for sleep apnea include…
Read MoreThere are a number of risk factors for developing Atrial Fibrillation. One less known risk factor is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Recent research reveals the commonalities between these diseases…
Read MoreCardiovascular disease is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the US and is the number one killer globally. Cardiovascular disease is also a comorbidity of obstructive sleep apnea, and the AHA estimates that between 40 and 80 percent of those who suffer from…
Read MoreWe associate cardiovascular wellbeing with eating a heart-healthy diet and getting regular exercise, but new research shows that a good night’s sleep is also critical to maintaining overall cardiovascular health. Of the 92 million people who suffer from cardiovascular disease, 60% also suffer from sleep apnea.
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