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Irregular sleep patterns can be harmful to heart health, researchers warn

Boston — Does your bedtime vary night to night? Do you get more sleep on some nights than others? If so, you may be putting yourself at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

EPA again expands list of disinfectants that can help stop spread of coronavirus

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has further updated a list of registered disinfectants that can help prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cleaning products on its sortable, searchable database to more than 350.

Studies show light exercise can cut older adults’ risk of early and heart disease-related death

Phoenix — Older adults can lower their risk of dying of heart disease and other conditions by increasing their physical activity – and it doesn’t have to be strenuous, a pair of studies presented by the American Heart Association indicate.

Egg-cellent news: An egg a day won’t increase your risk for heart disease, researchers say

Hamilton, Ontario — Contrary to some guidelines that recommend limiting your consumption of eggs over heart health concerns, results of a recent study suggest one a day is fine.
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Survey finds average U.S. adult feels tired at least three days a week

Washington — If you’re feeling tired, you’re not alone. On average, U.S. adults feel sleepy three days a week – affecting their mood, mental acuity, productivity and more, results of a recent survey suggest.

EPA adds more products to list of disinfectants than can help curb spread of coronavirus

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has added nearly 200 registered disinfectants to an online list of cleaning products that can help prevent and reduce the spread of the coronavirus, and has made the list sortable, searchable and printable.

EPA publishes list of disinfectants that can help stop spread of coronavirus

Washington — Are your cleaning products strong enough to protect against COVID-19? The Environmental Protection Agency has published a list of 83 registered disinfectants authorized to help prevent and reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Average night’s sleep now less than six hours, survey shows

Houston — The average U.S. adult slept 47 minutes less a night last year than in 2018, results of a recent survey indicate.
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Concern over the flu at highest level in 11 years, handwashing survey finds

Menomonee Falls, WI — Are you concerned about catching the flu? If so, you’re far from alone. Results of a recent survey show that 3 out of 5 people in the United States are “extremely” or “quite” concerned about contracting the flu virus this year – the highest level over the past 11 years.

Study finds long nappers, sleepers at higher risk for stroke

Wuhan, China — Do you regularly nap for extended periods or sleep longer than most people? If so, you may be at increased risk for stroke, say researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

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