Good Sleep Habits Can Reduce Cardiovascular Health Risks

A full night's sleep can do more than make you feel refreshed in the morning. A recent study shows that adolescents with poor sleep quality also had higher blood pressure, bigger waistlines, and lower levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol. Obesity and other cardiovascular risk factors in childhood often lead to cardiovascular disease later in life. Learn more about the importance of sleep and disorders that may disturb sleeping patterns.