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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

Wellnest

Additionally, he highlights that these regions share similar food habits characterized by a high-fat diet and a lack of physical activities. Chronic stress triggers physiological responses that can adversely affect the cardiovascular system. 1 Sub Variant COVID Cases in India and its impact on your heart health.

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When Poor Sleep Is More Than Just A Nuisance

Dr. Paddy Barrett

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. Takeaway Obstructive sleep apnea is common. It frequently goes undiagnosed.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health

Physiologically Speaking

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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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

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. That’s pure speculation, however.