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Long daytime naps tied to increased AF risk
Power naps (<30 minutes) offer time to recharge but going beyond the 30-minute mark may not be heart-friendly, according to a study that found a link between long daytime naps and risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
HDP exposure in gestation, maternal hypertension spell increased hypertension risk in offspring
Exposure to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in gestation and maternal hypertension both contribute to an elevated risk of chronic hypertension in offspring, as reported in a study.
Physical activity offsets downsides of abnormal sleep duration
Short and long sleep durations were tied to higher risks for all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality, but these may be attenuated by engaging in physical activity (PA), a population-based cohort study suggests.
Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women
For postmenopausal women with a history of gestational diabetes, delivering high birth weight infants or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy poses a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the future, according to a study.
