After menopause an estimated 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms — known as atrial fibrillation — in their lifetime, with stressful life events and insomnia being major contributing factors.
Researchers noted that stressful life events, poor sleep and feelings, such as depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by one’s circumstances, are often interrelated.
American Heart Association. (2023, August 30). Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythms after menopause. ScienceDaily. Retrieved September 11, 2023 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230830131847.htm