Research shows inadequate deep and REM sleep, as well as irregular sleep, were found to increase the odds of atrial fibrillation, obesity, hypertension, and psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.

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Work-related stress may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. Someone working a job with high stress and low reward may face a 97 per cent increased risk for developing the problem, known as atrial fibrillation

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Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations due to stroke, study finds

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Drinking more than 5 cups of caffeinated coffee daily associated with better cognitive performance than drinking less than 1 cup or avoiding coffee in people with atrial fibrillation. Heavier coffee drinkers estimated to be 6.7 years younger in cognitive age than those who drank little or no coffee.

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Periodontitis, a common gum disease, is linked to 30% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) ❤️🦷, a heart rhythm disorder. New study finds first clear evidence that P. gingivalis bacteria in the gums can infiltrate the heart ❤️🫀 in mouse models and found in the hearts of human patients with AF.

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Caffeine appears to do the opposite of what you might think when it comes to the heart. Scientists have found that a cup of coffee ☕ a day actually protects the heart ❤️ from atrial fibrillation – a condition that can lead to stroke 🚑 and heart failure.

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New research suggests that 90 minutes per week of moderate physical activity after heart rhythm treatment may significantly reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation returning, offering patients a simple, low-cost way to support long-term health.

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❤️ New CU Anschutz research in the Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology suggests regular, moderate physical activity post-heart rhythm treatment (catheter ablation) can significantly reduce atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence.

🏃 Adults engaging in at least 90 minutes of moderate activity weekly (like brisk walking, cycling, swimming) showed nearly a 50% lower risk of AF returning, even after accounting for other health factors.

💡 Even 15 minutes of activity on most days can contribute to improved outcomes, making it a realistic, low-cost strategy for patients to support long-term heart health after ablation.

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Unexpected Findings Add New Insight on Cannabis and Heart Health—UCSF trial found fewer premature heartbeats after cannabis inhalation, with potential implications for atrial fibrillation risk.

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Even Light Physical Activity May Lower Stroke Risk in People With Atrial Fibrillation — Large Norwegian Study of 87,340 Participants

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Men with low or high testosterone may have higher risk of irregular heartbeat. Relationship between testosterone and atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to follow U-shaped pattern: men with low and with high testosterone both show higher risk of AF, while risk appears lowest in middle of normal range.

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