How can lack of sleep contribute to heart disease?

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.

The relationship between sleep and heart health may be a two-way street. Here’s what you need to know to improve both.

Too little sleep can make you cranky—and it may raise your risk for heart disease, too.

Learn why shortchanging your sleep could trigger sugar cravings and lead to overeating.

What to ask your healthcare provider when you are prescribed a medication for high cholesterol.

Use these strategies to keep medications and dosing schedules organized when treating high cholesterol.