It's no secret that many Americans are sleep deprived, and there's no shortage of research on how bad that can be for your health. Now, a new study sheds light on how a lack of sleep can harm the heart. As a nurse in a sleep clinic, Scott Moran knows how important a good night's rest is professionally and personally. …

Six hours: That's the minimum amount of sleep per night you need to help your heart stay healthy, new research suggests. The study found that chronic lack of sleep and poor sleep quality raise the odds of fatty plaque accumulation in arteries -- a condition known as atherosclerosis, which increases the odds of heart attack and stroke. There are many …

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Get the latest from TODAY Sign up for our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Nov. 5, 2018 / 9:02 PM GMT By Maggie Fox Eating a big dinner at night can lead to high blood pressure and diabetes, the American Heart Association said Monday. Anything people eat after 6 p.m. might not necessarily pack on the pounds, but the extra calories cause other …

Posted: Oct. 7, 2018 12:01 am FRANKFORD -- There's still time to get your tickets to Ladies' Night Out, an evening of elegant food and drink paired with 40 vendors catering to a wide variety of interests, from jewelry and makeup to biking and skiing. The event, to take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Conservatory at the …

High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of adults in the UK, according to the NHS. Making diet or lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing high blood pressure. But, you could be at risk of the condition, which is also known as hypertension, if you often pass urine at night, a nutritionist has revealed. It could …