Psychosocial factors are associated with sleep disturbances and evening chronotype among women: A brief report from the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Strategically Focused Research Network.

Objectives: To evaluate associations between psychosocial factors and sleep characteristics commonly linked to cardiovascular disease risk among racially/ethnically diverse women.

Methods: Women from the AHA Go Red for Women cohort (N = 506, 61% racial/ethnic minority, 37 ± 16years) were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Logistic regression models were adjusted for age, race, ethnicity, education, and insurance.

Associations of Inflammation, Physical Activity, and Sleep in a Diverse Population of Women.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in United States with a recent rise seen in young adults, particularly women. Systemic inflammation, physical activity, and sleep are each individually linked to CVD risk. Whether there is an interaction of these variables, however, is unclear.

Quantity, Quality, and Timing of Carbohydrate Intake and Blood Pressure.

Purpose Of Review: This review discusses recent evidence on the association of dietary carbohydrates (quantity, quality, and timing of intake) with hypertension (HTN) risk and out-of-clinic blood pressure (BP) measures.

Recent Findings: Studies on carbohydrate quantity are inconclusive, but low carbohydrate diets may be associated with lower BP. Plant-based carbohydrate-containing foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lower HTN risk and 24-h BP.