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A Good Night’s Sleep is Heart Healthy

A baby koala sleeping.
A baby koala sleeping. Image: Richard A Wall (Shutterstock)

For instance, research has consistently shown that poor sleep is tied to a greater risk of heart attacks, stroke, and heart disease. One reason for this connection is that poor sleep is associated with other cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

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