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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 8 facts
claimThe Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research associates chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders with an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke.
claimThe increased risk of heart attack associated with sleep duration is independent of a history of hypertension or diabetes, as additional adjustment for these conditions yielded only slightly lower, but still significantly elevated, relative risks.
measurementIn the Nurses Health Study, participants who slept five hours or less per night had a 45 percent increased risk of nonfatal and fatal heart attack (odds ratio [OR] = 1.45, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10–1.92) ten years after the 1996 baseline, after adjusting for age, BMI, smoking, and snoring.
claimThe cumulative effects of sleep loss and sleep disorders are associated with an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke.
claimChronic sleep loss and sleep disorders are associated with an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke.
claimSleeping 9 hours or more per night is associated with elevated risks of nonfatal and fatal heart attacks, similar to the risks found with short sleep duration.
claimSleeping 9 hours or more is associated with elevated risks for heart attack, independent of a history of hypertension or diabetes.
claimThe increased risk of heart attack associated with sleep duration is independent of a history of hypertension or diabetes.
Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Aug 11, 2022 2 facts
claimSleep deprivation increases the risk of developing or worsening conditions including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, vascular disease, stroke, heart attack, depression, anxiety, and conditions involving psychosis.
claimSleep deprivation increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, both of which are emergency conditions requiring immediate medical care.
How sleep deprivation can harm your health - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Jul 22, 2025 2 facts
claimSleep apnea increases the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation.
claimSleep apnea causes low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels in the blood, which raises stress hormones, blood pressure, and heart rate, and increases the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
Male menopause: Myth or reality? - Mayo Clinic mayoclinic.org Mar 26, 2025 2 facts
claimTestosterone therapy may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, although further research is required to establish this link.
claimHealthcare professionals may recommend against testosterone therapy for men with a history of breast or prostate cancer, untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea, uncontrolled heart failure, a history of blood clots in the legs or lungs, or a recent heart attack or stroke.
Physiology, REM Sleep - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Feb 13, 2023 1 fact
claimSleep deprivation is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart attack, and stroke.
Andropause Explained: Why Men 40+ Should Talk About Hormones ... health.stonybrookmedicine.edu Nov 12, 2025 1 fact
claimMen with hypogonadism have higher rates of cardiovascular disease and a higher risk of having a heart attack.
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Jul 22, 2025 1 fact
claimGood sleep reduces inflammation that strains the cardiovascular system, while a lack of sleep is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and heart disease.
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body - Healthline healthline.com Aug 23, 2024 1 fact
claimAn analysis linked insomnia to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Mar 27, 2023 1 fact
claimInflammation contributes to heart attack risk by reacting to cholesterol buildup in artery walls; the immune system releases inflammation-producing chemicals to remove the cholesterol, forming a fibrous cap over the plaque that can rupture and cause blood clots.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Feb 12, 2021 1 fact
claimFollowing a heart attack, inflammatory cells clear debris, requiring the body to maintain a balance between removing dead tissue and facilitating normal healing.
Should you be tested for inflammation? health.harvard.edu Mar 29, 2022 1 fact
claimC-reactive protein (CRP) testing is encouraged to assess cardiac risk in individuals with an intermediate risk of heart attack to help determine if preventive treatment is appropriate.