Sleeping less than 6 hours a night increases heart disease risk

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for 1 out of every 4 deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Now, a new study conducted by researchers from the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) shows that sleep has a significant impact on heart health and too little sleep can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 35 percent. “Cardiovascular disease is a major global problem, and we are preventing and treating it using …