A new study finds long-term sleep issues and heart disease are closely linked for women.
Poor sleep is a major health issue for women, especially in midlife.
Women who had chronic insomnia or who slept less than 5 hours a night had a higher risk of heart disease.
Poor sleep is a major health issue for women, especially in midlife. A new study finds long-term sleep issues and heart disease are closely linked for women. Women who had chronic insomnia or who slept less than 5 hours a night had a higher risk of heart disease.
Body's balance of ghrelin and leptin is disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are closely linked to heart health
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that it's not just how long you sleep but also how well you sleep that matters equally if not more for heart health. However, this statement contradicts scientific evidence which shows that both quantity and quality of sleep are important factors for cardiovascular health.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Dr. Shelby Harris as a sleep expert without providing any evidence of their qualifications or expertise in the field.
> Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health as well,<br>-Dr. Shelby Harris
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia are closely linked to heart health.
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The author of the article is Analisa Novak and she has a clear bias towards prioritizing sleep quality over quantity. She quotes Dr. Shelby Harris who also supports this viewpoint.
Harris said the body's balance of ghrelin and leptin, hormones that regulate hunger, is also disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods.
> Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health as well
<u>Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health</u>
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Analisa Novak has a conflict of interest on the topic of sleep quality as she is an author for CBS Mornings which may have financial ties to companies that produce products related to sleep.
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Analisa Novak has a conflict of interest on the topic of sleep quality as she is an author for CBS Mornings and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She also mentions Dr. Shelby Harris who works at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in her article.
Middle-aged women who sleep less than five hours every night dramatically increase their risk for cardiovascular disease.
Those women were found to have a 75% higher chance of developing heart disease.
Poor quality sleep can influence heart health
<br>Body's balance of ghrelin and leptin is disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are closely linked to heart health
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The majority of the women (55%) said they slept about six hours and 30 minutes each night, but 14% reported getting less than five hours of shut-eye on a regular basis.
Those with consistently high insomnia had a 1.71 times higher risk of CVD compared to those with low symptoms.
Women who had chronic insomnia or who slept less than 5 hours a night had a higher risk of heart disease.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that women who sleep less than five hours every night increase their risk for cardiovascular disease by 72%. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. The study only found a correlation between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of heart disease but did not establish causation. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism when they describe women who slept less than five hours per night as having a 75% higher chance of developing heart disease, which is misleading because it implies that this is a direct cause-and-effect relationship. Thirdly, the article quotes sources without providing any context or information about their qualifications or expertise in the field of sleep and cardiovascular health.
The author claims that women who sleep less than five hours every night increase their risk for cardiovascular disease by 72%. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. The study only found a correlation between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of heart disease but did not establish causation.
The author uses sensationalism when they describe women who slept less than five hours per night as having a 75% higher chance of developing heart disease, which is misleading because it implies that this is a direct cause-and-effect relationship.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation as evidence for their claims. However, this is not enough to establish the validity of the study or its findings without further information about its methodology and sample size. Additionally, there are several instances where inflammatory rhetoric is used to create a sense of urgency around the topic, such as when it's stated that women who skimp on sleep could be raising their risk of heart disease by 75%. This type of language can be misleading and exaggerated. The author also uses dichotomous depiction by stating that women who slept less than five hours every night were dramatically increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease, while those who slept more than six hours every night had a lower risk. However, this is not necessarily the case as there may be other factors at play that could affect heart health such as diet and exercise. Finally, the author uses an informal fallacy by stating that insufficient sleep can raise blood pressure and trigger insulin resistance which raises the risk of damaging blood vessels without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The majority of women (55%) said they slept about six hours and 30 minutes each night, but 14% reported getting less than five hours of shut-eye on a regular basis.
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The author uses language that dehumanizes women who sleep less than five hours every night by saying they are 'dramatically increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease'. The author also implies that these women are responsible for their own health problems and should be ashamed of themselves. This is an example of religious bias as the author assumes a moral judgment on the actions of these women.
The majority of the women (55%) said they slept about six hours and 30 minutes each night, but 14% reported getting less than five hours of shut-eye on a regular basis.
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Adriana Diaz has a conflict of interest on the topic of women and sleep as she is affiliated with Jordan - stock.adobe.com which sells products related to sleep.
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Adriana Diaz has a conflict of interest on the topic of women and sleep as she is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh which conducts research in this area. Additionally, her article mentions insomnia which is also related to sleep.
Poor sleep in midlife can be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women.
Women with consistently high insomnia had a 1.71 times higher risk of CVD compared to those with low symptoms.
Those with both persistent high insomnia and short sleep faced a 1.75 times higher CVD risk.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that poor sleep in midlife can be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women. However, the study only found an association between insomnia and CVD risk and not necessarily poor sleep overall. Secondly, the article mentions that up to 50% of women have reported struggling with sleep issues in midlife but does not provide any evidence or citation for this claim. Thirdly, it states that menopause is a crucial time during which heart health and sleep are both important for women. However, there is no mention of the fact that men also experience changes in their hormones and cardiovascular risk during midlife.
The article claims that poor sleep in midlife can be associated with a higher risk of CVD among women but only provides evidence on insomnia symptoms. For example, it states 'Women with consistently high insomnia had a 1.71 times higher risk of CVD compared to those with low symptoms.'
The article states that menopause is a crucial time during which heart health and sleep are both important for women. However, there is no mention of the fact that men also experience changes in their hormones and cardiovascular risk during midlife.
The article mentions that up to 50% of women have reported struggling with sleep issues in midlife but does not provide any evidence or citation for this claim.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating that poor sleep in midlife is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease among women.
During menopause, when many women experience heart risks sooner.
. . . Poor sleep in midlife can be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women, according to a study recently published in the American Heart Association's Circulation journal.
Up to 50% of women have reported that they struggle with sleep issues in midlife, while CVD stands as the main cause of death in women.
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The author has a conflict of interest with the American Heart Association as she is reporting on their study.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as they are reporting for an organization that is focused on promoting heart health.
Long-term sleep issues and heart disease are closely linked for women.
Women who had chronic insomnia or who slept less than 5 hours a night had a higher risk of heart disease.
Regularly sleeping fewer than seven hours a night and waking up too early or throughout the night can increase a person's future risk of stroke, heart attack, and myocardial infarction.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women.
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Poor quality sleep can influence heart health
Body's balance of ghrelin and leptin is disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are closely linked to heart health
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None Found At Time Of
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None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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The author has a clear bias towards the topic of heart disease in women and its link to poor sleep. The article repeatedly mentions that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and emphasizes how important it is for them to take care of their hearts. This creates an emotional appeal on behalf of women's health, which may influence readers' perceptions about the importance of this topic.
The author mentions that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women and emphasizes how important it is for them to take care of their hearts.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Stanford Medicine as she is a cardiologist there. Additionally, Getty Images and Circulation Journal are both owned by Elsevier which also owns Healthline.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of women's health as they are reporting for Stanford Medicine and Dr. Eleanor Levin is a cardiologist with Stanford Medicine.
Sufficient sleep is essential for maintaining physical, mental and emotional function.
Lack of sleep is associated with a poor lipid-lipoprotein profile, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and premature death.
Poor quality sleep can influence heart health
<br>Body's balance of ghrelin and leptin is disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are closely linked to heart health
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Studies have shown that there are higher rates of obesity for adults who sleep less than seven hours per night on average.
Body's balance of ghrelin and leptin is disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods
Getting a good quality amount of shorter sleep is ideal when first trying to tackle the goal of longer duration
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia may offer an alternative solution to medication for those struggling with sleeping pills and aids
Dietary choices play a role in getting a good night's sleep, such as avoiding large or heavy meals before bed and opting for small, light snacks that include protein and carbohydrates
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that sufficient sleep is essential for maintaining physical, mental and emotional function but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author states that lack of sleep is associated with a poor lipid-lipoprotein profile without providing any scientific evidence or citing sources to back up their statement. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that lack of sleep can lead to premature death which may be misleading and alarming for readers.
The author states that lack of sleep is associated with a poor lipid-lipoprotein profile without providing any scientific evidence or citing sources to back up their statement.
The article uses sensationalism by stating that lack of sleep can lead to premature death which may be misleading and alarming for readers.
The author claims that sufficient sleep is essential for maintaining physical, mental and emotional function but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that studies have shown a link between lack of sleep and certain health conditions without providing any evidence or citation for these claims. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either you get enough sleep (7-9 hours per night) or you don't, implying that there are no other factors that can affect your overall health. Lastly, the article contains an informal fallacy of hasty generalization when it states that lack of sleep is associated with a poor lipid-lipoprotein profile without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
S&R Fitness says studies have shown that there are higher rates of obesity for adults who sleep less than seven hours per night on average.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'pros that know' to suggest a level of expertise in their field which may not be accurate or unbiased.
<br> > To learn more about learning a healthier lifestyle, contact Suzanne and Racquel Rodriguez with S&R Fitness at this link.
> S&R Fitness is a mother-daughter health team that specializes in helping those with diabetes, cancer, and weight management problems. <br> > The fitness experts say studies have shown that there are higher rates of obesity for adults who sleep less than seven hours per night on average.
The article mentions the risks associated with lack of sleep which include a poor lipid-lipoprotein profile, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
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Audrey Claire Davis has a conflict of interest on the topic of sleep deprivation as she is an owner and founder of S&R Fitness which offers services related to physical fitness.
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The author Audrey Claire Davis has a conflict of interest on the topics of sleep deprivation and health effects as she is an employee of S&R Fitness which provides services related to these topics.
