Did you know that poor sleep is one of the biggest contributors of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and many other conditions? During sleep, our body works to restore energy, increase blood supply, repair blood pressure, and relax the muscles. This means that when you are not getting enough sleep, your body will fail to go through these natural processes and in turn affect your heart health.
In the following infographic, Cardiac Rhythm looks at how sleep deprivation affects your health.
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Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.