New research from @DrAllisonGaffey examined (overall & sex-specific) associations of actigraph- & self-reported sleep duration with arterial stiffness assessed in clinic & in ecologically valid contexts. Share widely & read more at this open access link:

So excited to see our paper showing that wearables may increase healthcare use and anxiety in some AF pts - “Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” | Journal of the American Heart Association

#Perspective: Psychological health is multi-faceted and essential for cardiovascular health. Depression and anxiety screening, advised by the USPSTF, is a good starting point. @drallisongaffey @YaleIMed @YaleCardiology @PittHealthTech #AHAJournals

Let's strengthen the pillars of cardiovascular health. Here's a new Perspective on >40 years of research about psychological health and #CVD in @CircAHA https://t.co/lN6yJVpIA9 @YaleMed @YaleIMed @YaleCardiology @pitthealthtech

According to our new JACC Advances Viewpoint, the expansion of intensive behavioral counseling in #CVD care is essential to address CV health equity. @healthpsychPhD @YaleCardiology @YaleIMed https://t.co/muKiHtf6ZY

To improve cardiovascular equity, especially for historically excluded people, intensive behavioral counseling must be expanded within U.S. healthcare. https://t.co/RmkkxZeyZm #JACCAdvances #HealthEquity @healthpsychPhD @DrAllisonGaffey

In this cohort study by @DrAllisonGaffey @MazzellaMD et al, #insomnia in younger adults was associated with incident #AFib - future work could assess whether behavioral or pharmacological treatment for insomnia attenuates AFib risk. #AHAJournals https://t.co/XeeonjJCVN

More evidence in @JAHA_AHA that sleep problems are harmful to cardiovascular health #AHALifesEssential8 @YaleMed @VACT_PRIME https://t.co/r0qVCTPnPI

New evidence reported in @JAHA_AHA shows the role of insomnia in early cardiovascular risk https://t.co/rl0irziDYS @LRosman_PhD @KlarYaggi @MazzellaMD @VACT_PRIME @YaleMed @YaleCardiology

High levels of stress and chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to high blood pressure. @DrAllisonGaffey has been awarded a K23 career development award to investigate opportunities to prevent heart disease in younger adults. More: https://t.co/wwbvyY6seM @YaleMed @YaleIMed

Had a great time meeting and round-tabling with @DrAllisonGaffey @healthpsychPhD and Laura Hayman at this year's @AHAMeetings epi/lifestyle conference. Looking forward to more partnerships between @American_Heart and @BehavioralMed

If you’re in Baltimore for #HSRD23 #QUERI23, come hear some exciting research presentations from the women’s health track today at 5p in Carroll A-B! @ShaneLamba @SwimJillRun @DrAllisonGaffey

Countdown to @connectAPS in beautiful San Juan PR! Thanks to @DrAllisonGaffey @s_duijndam @agusurachman for organizing this exciting panel on multilevel mechanisms for promoting health. Can't wait to see everyone there!

All should know about atypical symptoms in women:

Post-9/11 women Veterans who deployed during military service had a lower likelihood of #breastcancer vs. those who did not deploy. This may be due to a healthy soldier effect or to differences in breast cancer screening. @VACT_Prime @YaleIMed https://t.co/l3V9EPTvgi

To all my friends planning to attend @BehavioralMed #SBM2023, check out this fantastic pre-conference workshop on machine learning for behavioral research! Dr. Stef Goldstein is wonderful. This is sure to be an actionable course!

Self-reported psychological distress was associated w/a 28% ⬆️ risk of cardiovascular morbidity & mortality, a meta-analysis finds. "Implementing routine psychological health screenings should be a healthcare priority" @DrAllisonGaffey @YaleCardiology. https://t.co/aCBW3RfgM5

In our new meta-analysis, patients with high psychological #distress per self-report screeners had a 28% greater risk of developing #heartdisease. More evidence of that #mindbodyconnection. New in @JCRPjrnl. @DrAllisonGaffey, @BrownUniversity @YaleMed @BrownMedicine