Most people understand that getting a good night of sleep helps you feel more energized and alert the next day, but many people dont realize that poor sleep can also lead to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night, but more than one in three dont get the recommended amount of sleep. Adults who sleep less than 7 hours each night are more likely to say they have had health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression. Some of these health problems raise the risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. If you are struggling to get a good night’s rest, or you want to better understand the relationship between your heart and sleep, MHI has a library of resources to help you learn more.
The Relationship between Sleep and Heart Disease
Discussion Guide – Sleep and CVD
Webinars and Videos
Heart Disease and Disrupted Sleep
Link Between Heart Disease and Sleep
The Brain and Cardiovascular Disease
Low Sodium and Narcolepsy
Cardiovascular Disease and Sleep Webinar
Articles, Blog Posts and Personal Stories
Sleep and CVD Newsletter
Losing Sleep
Sleeping for Your Heart Health
The Pros and Cons of Napping
Get Good Quality Sleep
CV Dangers of Not Enough Sleep in Menopausal Women
CPAP Helps Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Restful Sleep Could Help Ward Off Heart Failure
Is Lack of Sleep Worse than Smoking
Patient Organizations for information and support
Project Sleep
Wake Up Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Network
Hypersomnia Foundation
American Sleep Apnea Association
Mended Hearts gratefully acknowledges support from Jazz Pharmaceuticals
