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Sleep Deprivation: A Major Risk for Heart Health

10/22/2025

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Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar says sleep is critical for heart health.
Chronic sleep deprivation significantly raises cardiovascular disease risk.
Adequate sleep combined with moderate exercise provides better heart protection than vigorous workouts with insufficient rest.
The Cleveland Clinic supports this view, noting that sleep deprivation harms the heart, metabolism, and immune function, and recommends prioritizing seven to eight hours of sleep.

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Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar says sleep is critical for heart health.
Chronic sleep deprivation significantly raises cardiovascular disease risk.
Adequate sleep combined with moderate exercise provides better heart protection than vigorous workouts with insufficient rest.
The Cleveland Clinic supports this view, noting that sleep deprivation harms the heart, metabolism, and immune function, and recommends prioritizing seven to eight hours of sleep.