5 ways sleep strengthens your heart

This Week's Tip 5 ways sleep strengthens your heart We all know how great a good night's rest feels. You wake up feeling refreshed, energized and ready to tackle your day. Unfortunately, this rested feeling is the exception and not the norm for many who live busy lives in the modern world, and it's hurting more than our energy levels—it's also harming our hearts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-quarter of the U.S. population doesn't get enough sleep, while nearly 10% experience chronic insomnia. Although it may feel like it, sleep isn't a passive activity, or a luxury for that matter. It's a must for your overall health and well-being, and according to numerous studies, it's essential for a healthy heart. According to the CDC, not getting enough sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. Together, these four health conditions prove a powerful case that sleep isn't just beneficial, it's vital. 8 Ways to Sleep Your Way to a Healthier Heart More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159.7 Total Fat: 4.5 g Cholesterol: 1.5 mg Sodium: 96.2 mg Total Carbs: 26.3 g   Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g Protein: 5.4 g View full nutritional breakdown of Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community Chaneg one letter to make a new word (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy