Preventing Sleep Stroke at Any Age: 5 “Don’ts” Before Bed—And 6 “Do’s” to Protect Your Heart and Brain

doomscrolling before bed can keep your body in “fight-or-flight” mode when it should be resting.

4. Don’t Use Screens Right Before Bed

Blue light from phones, TVs, or tablets suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body to sleep. Poor sleep quality increases inflammation and worsens blood pressure regulation, both linked to stroke risk. Turn continue reading …