A study found that regular sleep reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease. The research team defined deep sleep as sleeping without tossing and turning for 7 to 8 hours.
According to Science Daily, the American scientific media, on the 26th (local time), a research team led by Dr. Abbacari Nambiema of the French National Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (INSERM) investigated the sleeping habits of 7,200 men and women aged 50 to 75 without cardiovascular disease, and reported these results. derived
Participants underwent a physical examination and were then asked questions regarding their lifestyle, personal and family medical history, and health status. The questions asked whether they slept 7 to 8 hours at night, whether they were a morning person, whether they had sleep apnea, whether they were drowsy during the day, and whether they had insomnia.
The researchers divided the participants’ sleep scores on a scale of 0 to 5. Those who had poor sleep received a score of 0 or 1, and those who slept well received a score of 5. A person with a score of 5 is a morning person, who sleeps 7-8 hours at night, does not sleep during the day, and does not have sleep apnea or insomnia.
As a result of the study, 10% of the participants had an optimal sleep score. On the other hand, 8% showed poor sleep. Those who scored optimally had a 75% lower risk of stroke and heart complications compared to those who scored 0 or 1.
Getty Images BankThe Daily Mail, citing the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, recommends taking a bath or reading before going to bed. The media also suggested making the bedroom a sleep-friendly environment, such as removing the TV. “Our study suggests that improving sleep is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke,” said Dr. Abbaqari Nambiema. “He said. “We found that a large number of people have sleep problems,” he said.
Dr. Abbacari Nambiema’s research team’s research was presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference held in Barcelona on the 27th.
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