The risk of cardiovascular disease rises with age, and for women that risk accelerates around menopause. One symptom in particular, poor sleep, is now recognized as a significant factor in putting women at greater risk for heart issues.
更年期女性心血管疾病风险随年龄增长而上升，这种风险在更年期阶段显著加剧。睡眠质量下降这一症状现已被确认为导致女性心脏病风险增大的关键因素。
Menopause comes with an array of symptoms, many of which can lead to cardiovascular problems.
"更年期会伴随多种症状，其中许多都可能引发心血管问题，"来自WellSpan的介入性心脏病专家Adrienne Topic医生指出，"睡眠与心血管健康存在密切关联，因为睡眠不足会加剧身体应激反应。身体在睡眠期间无法有效恢复时，会增加细胞氧化损伤，这种氧化应激效应会诱发动脉壁炎症反应，进而显著提高心脏病发作和中风风险。"
During menopause, metabolic changes, weight gain, and mood shifts can all negatively affect the heart. And we're now learning that poor sleep is also just as impactful.
更年期期间的代谢变化、体重增加和情绪波动都会对心脏产生负面影响。最新研究证实，睡眠质量下降的影响同样不容忽视。
"Menopause is a normal transition for women. It's part of what we go through as women as we reach our late 40s and into the 50s," Dr. Topic said.
"更年期是女性正常的生理过渡阶段，是我们步入40岁后期至50岁时必经的过程，"Topic医生解释道。
And as that process occurs, there can be an increased likelihood of having problems.
"For some women in particular, they may have more vasomotor symptoms during menopause like hot flashes," Dr. Topic said.
这一过程中可能出现更多健康问题。"部分女性在更年期会出现显著的血管运动症状，如潮热现象，"Topic医生指出。
Vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes, occur when blood vessels suddenly widen.
血管运动症状如潮热，发生在血管突然扩张时。
For some women, significant sleep disruption can be the main focus of their menopausal symptoms, though it varies from person to person.
但医生强调，良好的睡眠卫生对所有人都至关重要。"你的床应当是专属的睡眠空间，不要在床上阅读、使用电脑或看电视。建议在白天安排锻炼时间，"Topic医生建议道。规律运动有助于提升夜间身体的休息能力。
Don't think of good sleep as a luxury, because during menopause, it’s an important step in keeping your heart strong and healthy. That goes for everyone!
请勿将优质睡眠视为奢侈享受，因为在更年期阶段，这正是维护心脏健康的重要基础。这适用于所有人群！
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