This Sleep Habit Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Heart Failure

Heart failure often develops gradually, and many people dismiss the early warning signs as simple fatigue, aging, or stress.

However, doctors say that certain sleep-related changes can appear long before more obvious symptoms emerge.

Paying attention to what happens while you"re sleeping—or trying to sleep—could help identify a problem earlier and encourage timely medical evaluation.

Here are 12 sleep-related signs that may indicate an increased risk of heart failure or worsening heart health.