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How can lack of sleep contribute to heart disease?

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How can lack of sleep contribute to heart disease?

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A lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk of heart disease for a variety of reasons. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, explains why good sleep hygiene and 7-8 hours of quality sleep is so important to maintaining heart health.

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