Studies by WiseHealthSite.com professionals have also revealed that the sleeping patterns of men and women differ quite dramatically and that it is in fact women in general that are the better sleepers. This would therefore suggest that men not only find it a lot more challenging to fall into a deep sleep but are also, as a result, more prone to suffer from heart conditions.

This is mainly because severe lack of sleep can put them at the risk of high blood pressure which can lead to heart problems such as heart attacks and strokes. In the same way, too much sleep can also be unhealthy which is why it is recommended that we get at least between seven and eight hours shut eye every night.

The sleeping disorder apnea is said to be another contributing factor to heart disease. Men are more likely to suffer from this condition too which can be described as frequent pauses in breathe while asleep and is caused by relaxed tissues in the throat.

A study by Harvard University that was recently published in the journal of the American Heart Association looked at the sleeping habits of men. Their research involved the monitoring of 784 men over the age of 65 and suggested that they only spent 4% of their time in a deep sleep, compared to an average person which measured at 15%. A separate US study showed that woman spent 7% more time in a deep sleep than men.

However, these findings are completely contradictory to a survey conducted by the British Lung Foundation which proposed that it was in fact women who were the worst sleepers. So although it may not be clear who the better sleepers are, one thing is for sure and that is the importance of sleep. And while there are most certainly other reasons and causes for heart disease such as stress and an unhealthy diet, it is still a good idea to improve your sleeping conditions for a better night’s rest.

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The build up of blockages can come from bad diet, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, stress and tobacco abuse. Heart disease can also be passed down in the family. Eating food with high cholesterol levels and a fast pace high stress lifestyle is the leading causes of coronary heart disease. If you fall to any of these categories, you have a high risk of having health problems that is related to and may lead to heart disease.

If your family has a history of heart diseases it would be advisable that you take precaution especially in what you eat. To avoid coronary heart disease, utilize a low cholesterol diet, exercise regularly, stop smoking, get checked up to know your body’s condition, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating food high in antioxidants and has low cholesterol can help prevent heart disease. Minimize the intake of salt and sugar especially if you are diabetic as it reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. Fruits vegetables and fish that contain Omega-3 fatty acids can lower fat in blood and prevent irregular heartbeats. Also drinking limited amounts of alcohol can help in regulating blood flow. Regular exercise consisting of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercises can help strengthen your heart and lungs and effectively circulate oxygen throughout the body.