Choose One of the CVD Risk Factors Under Study That

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Essay

Choose one of the CVD risk factors under study that is described in your text, and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases CVD risk.

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Definitions:

Slow Wave Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by low frequency, high amplitude brain waves, indicative of deep, restorative sleep.

Sleep Spindles

Brief bursts of brain activity, characterized by rapid rhythms, that occur during stage 2 of non-REM sleep and are associated with learning and memory consolidation.

EEG

Electroencephalogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain and is used in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves that indicate a state of relaxation or light sleep.