Sleep well and protect your heart
Why your bedtime routine could be your secret weapon for heart health
While you're fast asleep, your body continues to burn calories through metabolic processes.
For example, blood sugar (glucose) levels rise as you sleep, particularly around 4am to 8am. Insulin produced by your body handles this surge by telling muscle, fat, and liver cells to absorb the glucose from the blood.
Managing your calories by adopting healthier habits is a good start, but there is more you can do to take care of your heart. Heart attack is one of the top 3 critical illnesses in Singapore, so ensure that your insurance plan provides adequate protection against heart conditions.
Get more facts on heart health here and strengthen your protection against cardiovascular diseases with a comprehensive critical illness coverage.
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- https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-your-body-uses-calories-while-you-sleep
- https://www.peacehealth.org/healthy-you/whats-link-between-heart-health-and-nutrition
- https://www.risescience.com/blog/do-you-burn-calories-when-you-sleep
- https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8068892/the-protein-for-lowering-blood-pressure-according-to-a-dietitian
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/omega-3/art-20045614
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-lycopene
- https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/heart-healthy-vegetables-rcna157021
- https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-calculate-your-basal-metabolic-rate
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