How does daytime sleep affect heart health?

How do you feel about daytime sleep? According to the results of a new study, daytime sleep positively affects heart health. Note that we are talking about a short dream. Our regular readers are aware of the benefits of sleep and the detrimental effects of lack of sleep on health. Each time you sacrifice sleep for other things, according to experts, you are at great risk, because lack of sleep is correlated with cardiovascular disease, obesity and even the development of depressive disorders.

During his life, a person sleeps from 15 to 30 years

How does daytime sleep affect health?

In addition to the most obvious consequences for the body,lack of sleep is directly related to the development of cardiovascular diseases. A new study published in the journal Heart confirms this. Scientists found that people who slept once or twice a week were less at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke, unlike people who had a healthy lifestyle but did not sleep during the day.

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In a study that lasted 8 years, acceptedparticipation of about 3,500 men and women aged 35 to 75 years. Subjects provided scientists with information on daytime addiction, as well as their place of residence and lifestyle. All subjects also underwent a medical examination, which revealed their state of health. More than half of the participants reported to the researchers that they did not sleep during the day. Only 667 people said they slept one to two times a week during the day, and 370 reported that they regularly sleep during the day.

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During the study, 155 people were observedheart problems. Scientists have found that the habit of taking a nap once or twice a week reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. At the same time, researchers note that excessive daytime sleepiness can indicate the presence of certain diseases. According to scientists, short daytime sleep helps relieve stress and compensate for lack of sleep, thereby positively affecting heart health.

According to numerous studies, the disadvantageSleep contributes to many diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety disorders, and cardiovascular disease. So if for some reason you are unable to get enough sleep at night, do not neglect daytime sleep. Scientists recommend sleeping in the afternoon no more than twenty to thirty minutes once or twice a week.

Why should people over 65 sleep at night?

Researchers, however, point out that the benefitsdaytime sleep for people over 65 is doubtful. More specifically, in the course of the study, scientists did not find a connection between daytime sleep and its positive effect on the heart in older people. Experts believe that at this age people generally have more health problems and their daytime sleep exceeds the recommended twenty minutes. At the same time, scientists did not reveal a connection between sleep duration and heart health, while a number of previous studies talked about the relationship between long sleep and the development of cardiovascular diseases.

The benefits of daytime sleep for heart health in older people have not been proven

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Also do not forget that the studyhad a number of limitations. So, scientists were based on data that the subjects themselves reported about themselves and their habits. And the human memory, as you know, may be imperfect. However, this study confirms that a short afternoon nap is a healthy, healthy habit. Experts agree that 20 minutes of sleep during the day improves mood and performance, as well as make a person more attentive.