Degrees of Science: Sleep and Heart Health

We talk with a sleep researcher about the connection between sleep and heart health
We talk with a sleep researcher about the connection between sleep and heart health(KWTX)
Published: Apr. 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM CDT
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(KWTX) -We all know sleep is important, but did you know it plays a key role in heart health? In this week’s Degrees of Science we are talking with Dr. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, who is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral health, neuroscience and experimental therapeutics at the Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Fernandez-Mendoza talks with us about why the amount, and quality, of sleep is important for heart health, and some helpful tips to improve your sleep.