‘I get 8 hours of sleep a night, every night’
‘Getting a good night sleep is essential. I make a point of getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night so that I feel rested and prepared for my busy day ahead. Poor sleep is linked to higher blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease.’ — Jennifer Haythe, MD, cardiologist and assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center
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