Cardiologist Alerts This Sleeping POSITION Increases STROKE Risk Overnight! | Dr. Alan Mandell

Cardiologist Alerts This Sleeping POSITION Increases STROKE Risk Overnight! In this video, we break down 6 common sleep mistakes that may impact blood flow, oxygen levels, and overnight recovery. If you’re over 60 (or caring for someone who is), these simple changes could make a meaningful difference in how your body recovers during sleep. You’ll also discover 2 evidence-informed sleep positions that may better support heart and brain health—based on research into circulation, breathing, and the brain’s natural overnight cleansing system. 📚 Research References: Stroke Circadian Timing — Elliott WJ, Circadian Variation in the Timing of Stroke Onset: A Meta-Analysis | Stroke Journal, American Heart Association, 1998 (PMID: 9596248) | Glymphatic Brain Waste Clearance — Xie L & Nedergaard M, Sleep Drives Metabolite Clearance from the Adult Brain | Science, 2013 (DOI: 10.1126/science.1241224) | Sleep Position & Glymphatic Transport — Lee H, Xie L, Nedergaard M, Benveniste H et al., The Effect of Body Posture on Brain Glymphatic Transport | Journal of Neuroscience, Stony Brook University / University of Rochester, 2015 (DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1625-15.2015) | Head Position & Neurodegeneration Risk — Levendowski DJ, Gamaldo C, St. Louis EK et al., Head Position During Sleep: Potential Implications for Patients with Neurodegenerative Disease | Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2019 (DOI: 10.3233/JAD-180697) | Vertebral Artery Flow & Cervical Rotation — Quesnele JJ, Triano JJ, Noseworthy MD, Wells GD | Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2014 (PMID: 24239451) | Alcohol & Nocturnal Blood Pressure Dipping — Ye et al., Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring & Circadian Variations Affected by Alcohol | Hypertension Research, Nature Publishing Group, 2025 (DOI: 10.1038/s41440-025-02167-2) | Glymphatic System & Lifestyle Choices Review — Reddy OC & van der Werf YD, The Sleeping Brain: Harnessing the Power of the Glymphatic System | Brain Sciences, PMC, 2020 (PMC7698404) #seniorhealth #seniorhealthtips #over60healthtips ⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Dr. Franklin is an AI health educator. The information provided in this video is for general educational and informational purposes only and is based on published research and clinical experience. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health situation is unique. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before making any changes to your medication or starting a new health practice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video.