Heart Research UK

6 Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

"We know that people who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well, such as weight, blood sugar and blood pressure," Lloyd-Jones said.

Key Points: 
  • "We know that people who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well, such as weight, blood sugar and blood pressure," Lloyd-Jones said.
  • "The American Heart Association added sleep to the list of factors that support optimal cardiovascular health.
  • Education about healthy heart habits from the American Heart Association is nationally supported by Elevance Health Foundation.
  • Some practices to improve sleep health and impact heart health include:
    Keeping a sleep diary to help track your sleep patterns and habits can make it easier to identify factors that may be helping – or hurting – your sleep quality.

5 Sleep Habits Essential for Heart Health

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Unfortunately, we know as many as 1 in 3 people do not get their recommended amount of sleep each night."

Key Points: 
  • Unfortunately, we know as many as 1 in 3 people do not get their recommended amount of sleep each night."
  • According to Lloyd-Jones, the amount of sleep and quality of sleep are important, and both can have significant impacts on cardiovascular health, as well as overall health.
  • Research in the " Journal of the American Heart Association " shows maintaining a consistent sleep pattern may play an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease.
  • "The American Heart Association recently added sleep to the list of factors that support optimal cardiovascular health.

The Children's Heart Foundation and Cardiac Networks United Partner to Advance Congenital Heart Research

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Monday, August 5, 2019

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Heart Foundation , the nation's leading organization dedicated to funding congenital heart research, has announced a new partnership to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Heart Foundation , the nation's leading organization dedicated to funding congenital heart research, has announced a new partnership to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects.
  • The initiative brings together data, expertise, and resources spanning several congenital heart networks and includes nearly two-thirds of U.S. congenital heart programs (85 hospitals).
  • Through the new collaboration between The Children's Heart Foundation and Cardiac Networks United, organization leaders strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families impacted by congenital heart disease.
  • The Children's Heart Foundation is the country's leading organization solely committed to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research.The mission of The Children's Heart Foundation is to fund the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects.