Sleep linked to lower arterial calcification risk
A group of physicians reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association that shorter sleep duration is associated with higher risk of coronary artery calcification. Coronary calcification signals potential heart problems, including occlusions and heart attacks, underscoring sleep’s role in cardiovascular health.
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Tulsa
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Sleep loss linked to arterial calcification in long study
Clark Gillespie notes that missing even one hour of sleep raises arterial calcification risk by about a third. In a 495-participant, up to 20-year study, longer sleep reduced calcification rates, while sleep depth and apnea showed no clear link.
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Camellia Show Set at Aiken Mall January 16 18
The Aiken Camellia Society hosts its annual Camellia Show January 16 to 18 at Aiken Mall with 15 to 20 exhibitors, many camellia species, Japanese flower arranging, Bonsai displays and on site purchases. The Osibisa Club seeks churches schools clubs and businesses for MLK Parade participants. The parade departs Smith Hazel Recreation Center Saturday January 17 at 11 am. For info call 221 1304 or 277 2382.
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Aiken Mall
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Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Woodcarvers Meet Tuesdays in Aiken Hobby Lobby
The Aiken Woodcarvers meet every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hobby Lobby craft room. Beginners are welcome and interested people may call Marge Peterson at 641-1700 for details.
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Sassy Knitter to Offer Hat Class
The Sassy Knitter at 942D Dougherty Road offers a Fair Isle Snowflake Hat class on Saturdays January 17 and 24. The fee is $25 and materials are not included. For information or registration call 643 KNIT.
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Dougherty Road
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