Ahead of American Heart Month, physicians and experts are urgently warning the public — and Black people in particular — of the importance of good sleep hygiene.
When was the last time you had a full eight hours of sleep? If you’re a Black American, chances are, you’ve been missing out on sleep at alarming rates.
According to data collected by the
Describing the time almost a decade ago, when she experienced the heart event, she said: “I don’t think I knew what sleep was. Coming out of that, I was always trying to figure out my next move. How do I pay the bills? How do I care for my child? You’re stuck in fight or flight.”
Race isn’t the only factor when looking at the impacts of sleep on the heart. The CDC also found that sleep doesn’t come easy to those with lower socio-economic status.
Now, as Robinson advises others through her organization, she speaks out about the importance of a good night’s sleep.
“How we sleep, how we manage our stress,” she said, “how we eat – all that plays a part in our heart health.”
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