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Sleep Study: MedlinePlus Medical Test

What is a sleep study?

A sleep study, also known as polysomnography, is a test that measures and records different body functions while you sleep. These include:

The test is used to diagnose sleep disorders. Sleep disorders are conditions that cause problems with sleeping. These include trouble falling asleep, getting too much sleep, and irregular […]

2021-11-02T12:29:01+08:00 August 12th, 2021|Categories: Respiratory|0 Comments

La autopercepción de la posición social podría afectar la salud cardiovascular de los adultos hispanos o latinos

Puntos destacados de la investigación:

  • La percepción que los adultos hispanos o latinos de EE. UU. tienen de su propia posición social en relación con la población general podría ser un factor determinante de su salud cardiovascular general.
  • La autoubicación en una posición más elevada […]
2021-11-02T12:29:01+08:00 August 12th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Self-perceived social standing may affect cardiovascular health of Hispanic/Latino adults

Research Highlights:

  • How Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. perceive their own social standing relative to the general population may be an important factor contributing to their overall cardiovascular health.
  • Higher self-ranking on the social ladder was associated with improved levels of body mass index, […]
2021-11-02T12:29:01+08:00 August 11th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease risk in young adults, older women

Research Highlights:

  • Eating a plant-centered diet during young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of heart disease in middle age, according to a long-term study with about 30 years of follow-up.
  • A separate study with about 15 years of follow-up found that eating […]
2021-11-02T12:29:03+08:00 August 4th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

UPDATED: Cutting 200 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese older adults

Research Highlights:

  • Among older adults with obesity, combining aerobic exercise with moderate reductions in total daily calories led to greater improvements in vascular health compared to exercise alone.
  • Reducing calorie intake by approximately 200 calories per day may lead to significant weight loss and […]
2021-11-02T12:29:03+08:00 August 3rd, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments