Skimping on sleep linked to hardened arteries

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Just one extra hour of sleep a day appears to lower the risk of developing calcium deposits in the arteries, a precursor to heart disease, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. The finding adds to a growing list of health consequences - including weight gain, diabetes and high blood pressure - linked to getting too little sleep

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Lack of Sleep Linked to Heart Problems

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No one likes to walk into work after just a few fitful hours of sleep. But now there's evidence that not getting enough sleep may have more serious consequences than dark circles under your eyes the next morning. Researchers at the University of Chicago report in the Journal of the American Medical Association that too little sleep can promote calcium buildup in the heart arteries, leading to the plaques that can then break apart and cause heart attacks and strokes.

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Sleep loss produces false memories

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Sleepless nights can increase your chances of forming false memories, according to researchers in Germany and Switzerland. But, as for so many aspects of life, it seems that coffee can save the day.

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Consequences of sleep deprivation can add up

jane2007 submitted, created time 10 months 2 days (www.bcm.edu)

Depriving yourself of sleep can have a detrimental effect on your overall health. Research shows that several body functions are disturbed when you're not getting enough sleep. This ranges from neuropsychiatric disruptions to general cardiovascular function.

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