Study in Nature reveals that sufficient sleep reduces inflammation and improves heart healing after a heart attack.
A study in Nature highlights the vital role of sleep in recovery after a heart attack. It shows that after such an event, immune cells enhance deep sleep, which aids heart healing by reducing inflammation. Both mice and human subjects exhibited improved heart function with quality sleep, while poor sleep increased risks of further issues. The findings underscore the need for 7-9 hours of sleep nightly as part of heart health maintenance, alongside diet and exercise.
October 30, 2024
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