01/10/2025
💤Well-Rested Hearts💤
Getting the right amount of quality sleep as a young adult can lower the risk of heart disease. If you’re aged 18-64, aim for 7-9 hours of good quality sleep every night. You can talk to your GP for advice on how to get a good night’s sleep!
The information in this post is based on the referenced research article and advice published by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor for any questions you have about your health.
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Hearts and minds❤️🧠
Proper support and access to mental health therapies can help to lower the risk of further heart disease in those who have heart disease alongside anxiety or depression. [1]
The take-home: you can talk to your GP for mental health support to assist your all-round wellbeing.
References:
1. Carmin, C.N., Ownby, R.L., Fontanella, C., Steelesmith, D. and Binkley, P.F. (2024). Impact of Mental Health Treatment on Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Disease. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(7). doi:https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.123.031117.
The information in this post is based on the referenced research article. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor for any questions you have about your health.
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