Physiologically Speaking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. When we don’t get enough sleep, our physiology suffers—insulin sensitivity tanks, cognitive function wanes, and physical performance is drastically impaired. I know I have (new dad here). and woke up at 7 a.m. (8

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Share For people with OSA during sleep, there are recurrent episodes where the airway collapses and obstructs the passage of air to the lungs, resulting in: Lack of oxygen Significant variations in blood pressure, heart rate and other physiological metrics. Now imagine someone doing that to you every night.

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Wellnest

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nicotine and other harmful substances present in tobacco can lead to constriction of blood vessels, an increase in heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. Chronic stress triggers physiological responses that can adversely affect the cardiovascular system.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

In a cohort of >3,000 people from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sleeping <6 hours each night predicted a higher prevalence of stroke, heart attack, and chronic heart failure. 19 20 Mortality from CVD and coronary heart disease is also increased in women with short sleep, but not men.

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Physiologically Speaking

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Sedentary behavior is known to elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease by contributing to metabolic dysfunction, impaired glucose and lipid metabolism, elevated blood pressure, and reduced endothelial function.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Studies, including the MARC study, show that athletes have a higher proportion of calcified (stable) plaques and fewer mixed or non-calcified plaques, which are more prone to rupture and cause heart attacks. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication.

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