In the quest for heart health, have you considered the role your sleep plays? The American Heart Association has, and that’s why it introduced the Cardiovascular Health & Sleep Initiative. This new campaign is shedding light on the connection between sleep and heart health. This initiative will help you understand the potential cardiovascular risks associated with sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia aren’t just restless night companions—they may…
Navigating Sleep Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy affects many aspects of a woman’s body, including sleep. Hormonal fluctuations, physical transformations, and the inherent stresses of pregnancy can alter both the duration and quality of sleep. While most sleep disturbances are reversible post-delivery, some sleep changes may indicate underlying sleep disorders. Sleep changes by trimester During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes various changes that can disrupt sleep. In fact, according to one survey,…