Are you able to sleep well at night? Health experts say this is a big question being discussed globally because the problem of lack of sleep is seen emerging as a big concern. Especially after the Corona epidemic, this risk has increased further, people of almost every age are being at risk.
Researchers say it is very important for all people to have at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night. Lack of sleep can put you at risk for both physical and mental health problems.
Researchers said that people who are unable to get enough sleep may be at risk of developing many types of serious and chronic diseases over time. This can lead to heart disease, increase complications of diabetes, and also affect mental health. Therefore, we all must ensure uninterrupted sleep at night.
Risk of serious heart problems
Do you sleep less than 6 hours a night? If yes, then you are more likely to have heart disease. Doctors aren't sure how it works, but lack of sleep is thought to increase blood pressure and stress, which can directly lead to heart problems. Apart from this, researchers have also alerted about the relationship between difficulty in sleeping and the risks of heart failure.
According to research, insomnia triggers the body's stress response, which can weaken your heart over time.
Risk of heart failure
In the study report published in the journal, scientists say that heart failure is a long-term problem that affects an estimated 6 million Americans. The number of people suffering from heart failure is projected to increase by 46% (more than 8 million) by 2030. Problems like sleep disturbance (SD) or insomnia have been detected at the time of diagnosis in about 75% of its patients.
The problem of lack of sleep also increases those conditions due to which there is a risk of developing serious heart diseases.
Your weight may increase
Another research found that if you sleep less than 6 hours at night, it can lead to increased amount of fat in the body. To keep this in order, you should sleep at least 8 hours daily. When you get less sleep, your body makes too much insulin, which can lead to weight gain. This can also cause problems for the hormones that affect your appetite.
Doctors also associate increased weight with the risk of serious heart diseases.
Risk of premature death
If you sleep less than 5 hours at night, this condition can also increase your risk of premature death. Sleep problems are known to increase the risk of many types of chronic diseases. People who do not get enough sleep start suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and nerve problems, which are one of the reasons for premature death.
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