Getting enough sleep not only refreshes the body and mind but also protects against many serious diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. However, nowadays, due to the use of mobile phones and ...

People who get more sleep after a heart attack have a lower risk of a second heart attack. A new study investigates why. Poor sleep in the weeks after a heart attack is tied to roughly twice the risk ...

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation - and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new ...

Study shows how the heart and brain interact to influence sleep patterns and help with recovery. A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce ...

Lack of sleep for just a few nights can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, warns new research. Even a couple of days with insufficient shuteye promotes molecular mechanisms linked to a ...

Mariana Lenharo is a news reporter for Nature based in New York City. The findings, published today in Nature, could help to guide care for people after a heart attack, says co-author Cameron McAlpine ...