Heart Attack Risk
This morning, as I was having my first cigarette and cup of coffee of the day, I found this article - When Are You Most Likely to Have a Heart Attack?. Probably should have waited until a little later in the day. As I read along, I began to feel very lucky that I make it from the bed to the living room every morning.
It's actually quite fascinating, all things considered. Due to the changes in the body during sleep, especially REM sleep, apparently the worst thing one can do is get up in the morning. Now - before anyone panics - this probably doesn't have much effect on healthy hearts. As a smoker and caffeine junkie who already had one heart attack in 1999, it's a bit unnerving.
Most people who are at risk, due to hypertension or clogged arteries, are already on medication to control their blood pressure. The trick is coordinating the dosage and time of day that the medication is taken. Explains why doctors monitor blood pressure and prescriptions so closely, doesn't it?
If you're like me - the first thing that came to mind is to just stay in bed later. Sorry! The researchers even tested that option and it doesn't help. It's getting up and active that's the problem - or could be.
Please read the article - if for no other reason than to understand why it's possible to sleep all night and wake up absolutely exhausted.
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