Sleeping less than 7 hours – here’s the damage

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Thursday 25 August 2022

People between the ages of 18 and 60 should get enough sleep every day, at least 7 hours every night, according to the recommendations of the relevant associations.

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Surprisingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than a third of people in this age group sleep less than 7 hours.

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And the American Centers reached this alarming result, by conducting a survey, warning of the negative effects caused by lack of sleep on public health, according to CNN.

Some research has revealed a relationship between lack of sleep and a higher risk of developing some health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental disorders.

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There are reliable guidelines for getting the recommended number of hours of sleep, including:

Do exercise in the morning.

Go to bed and wake up at the same times every day, including holidays.

Sleeping in a dark or dimly lit room.

Adjust the thermostat to keep the bedroom relatively cool.

Putting the mobile phone away from the bed.

Do not eat a large meal before bed.

Avoid stimulating drinks and alcohol before bed.

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