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GREGG KENTposted an update

1019 days ago

Just curious if others are aware and noticing what I'm reading more and more about. The importance of proper sleep and its impact on heart health? While meds, ...Read more

Just curious if others are aware and noticing what I'm reading more and more about. The importance of proper sleep and its impact on heart health? While meds, nutrition and exercise are well known, it appears sleep is becoming a fourth contributing factor. Maybe it's been and I'm just becoming more aware. Thoughts? 7 months out from triple bp / aortic valve replacement and back at the gym almost full tilt....life's good.

David Hoover I have definitely noticed! Maybe it’s because I have been suffering from chronic severe insomnia fo ... Read more

David Hoover I have definitely noticed! Maybe it’s because I have been suffering from chronic severe insomnia for going on 2 years now. My average is around 3 hours. It’s had a huge impact on my quality of life. I haven’t responded well with the different medications prescribed.

Rose Madura Since I retired and am able to get 8 hours of sleep, it's amazing how much better I feel. That and a ... Read more

Rose Madura Since I retired and am able to get 8 hours of sleep, it's amazing how much better I feel. That and a new valve have given me much more energy and stamina.

Marie Myers I, too, have had issues with sleep over the last several years. I found that meditating while focusin ... Read more

Marie Myers I, too, have had issues with sleep over the last several years. I found that meditating while focusing on my slow, calm breathing has helped me. The website HeadSpace is good for learning meditation, and I recommend it. I do occasionally take a 15 mg temazepam for sleep, but I Don’t use it more than 1-2 times per week since it can be habit forming. I sure do feel better after a good night’s sleep, though!

GREGG KENTposted a journal

1213 days ago

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So I have absolutely no excuse for pushing myself towards recovery. My mother turned 90 yesterday and still goes to the gym with my 90 year old father 3x's ...Read more

So I have absolutely no excuse for pushing myself towards recovery. My mother turned 90 yesterday and still goes to the gym with my 90 year old father 3x's per week. No excuse - none.

Richard Munson Thumbs up mom and dad. Maybe you can go with them. They may whip your butt though. Lol.

Good genes Gregg. I have never been an exercise person, but on and off in my life I have done exercis ... Read more

Good genes Gregg. I have never been an exercise person, but on and off in my life I have done exercises for a while. I, like you would love to be like your mom and dad but I’m not that person. On and off it’s my thing and hope to get better. Richard, yes his parents will shame him. Have a great weekend dear friends, blessings

Marie Myers Just remember, you had recent open heart surgery. You can push, just not too hard, and not every day ... Read more

Marie Myers Just remember, you had recent open heart surgery. You can push, just not too hard, and not every day. You have been through a lot, so give yourself the time off and rest you may need.