Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Why Your Sleep Schedule Might Be Wrecking Your Heart - AI Podcast
Jun 24, 2025
Sleep health is about more than just the hours you clock in; timing and quality matter just as much! Irregular sleep can lead to heart disease and metabolic issues. Interestingly, both short and excessively long sleep can also increase health risks. Simple changes, like keeping your bedroom dark and cool, can significantly enhance sleep quality. Consistent sleep patterns not only improve sleep but can also lead to better blood pressure and lower inflammation. Discover how to reset your sleep for optimal health!
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Sleep's Multidimensional Impact
- Sleep health is multidimensional, including duration, timing, regularity, quality, and satisfaction.
- Disruption in any aspect elevates risks of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and insulin resistance.
Irregular Sleep Raises Heart Risks
- Irregular sleep timing spikes blood pressure and glucose instability, doubling coronary event risk.
- Poor sleep quality triggers inflammation harming cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Rapid Damage from Poor Sleep
- Just a few weeks of poor sleep quality or irregularity can elevate blood pressure and inflammatory markers.
- This acceleration is faster than most realize, pushing toward chronic disease if ignored.