AGENCY - Lack of sleep can lead to heart disease, according to a recent
study. Lack of sleep can lead to heart disease. But did you know that sleeping
for more than 8 hours also increases the risk of heart disease?
Less than 6 hours of sleep can cause a heart attack and cause a heart attack. According to researchers, people who sleep less than 6 hours and 7-8 hours have a 35 percent lower risk of heart disease than those who sleep 7-8 hours. Not getting enough sleep can increase the risk of atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is a disease that causes the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries.
Excessive sleep can also be a problem
Studies have shown that people who sleep more than eight hours are at risk for atherosclerosis. Researchers have found that women who sleep more than eight hours have a higher risk of heart disease. Dr. involved in the research. According to Valentin Fust, even a good night's sleep keeps the harmful elements away. Excessive alcohol and caffeine intake affects sleep.
Changes in sleeping habits are more effective
Research from the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) in Madrid has also shown that changing sleep patterns is more effective in treating heart disease than medication. Therefore, the study has said that you should pay attention to the way you sleep. The study is published in the American College of Cardiology.
The research team studied over 4,000 bankers in Spain. Among them, 46-year-old participants were unaware of any heart disease. Participants wore an actigraphy to measure sleep. It is a device that can measure seven days of sleep, rest and activity.
The researchers divided the participants into four groups. Those who sleep less than 6 hours, sleep 6 to 7 hours, sleep 7 to 8 hours and sleep more than 8 hours. Participants were also given a 3-D ultrasound and a CT scan to look for evidence of cardiovascular disease.
Those who sleep less than six hours have a 27 percent increased risk of heart disease
The researchers looked at the quality of sleep based on how often one wakes up at night and how often one changes one's sleeping posture. People who can't sleep well at night have a 34 percent higher risk of heart disease than those who can get a good night's sleep.
