Insomnia is the cause of heart attacks, according to research presented this week at a conference attended by leading cardiologists. In today’s news headlines, cardiologists suggest improving sleep to live longer. People suffering from sleep disorders are more likely to experience heart attacks than those who enjoy a sound sleep every day. A team of researchers discovered it by investigating the relationship between heart attacks and insomnia. They have analyzed the data of over 1 million adults, who are 52 years old, from six nations.
Researchers recommend eight hours of sleep daily
People with insomnia have at least one of the three symptoms: waking up too early in the morning, difficulty staying asleep, and difficulty falling asleep soon. If these symptoms occur three times a week and continue for three months, you are likely to fall prey to a heart attack. People who slept for five hours or less are 56% more likely to suffer from heart attack risk, according to researchers who analyzed the data for nine years. Therefore, researchers recommend having eight hours of sleep daily, regardless of gender and age, to prevent the risk of a heart attack and lead a healthy life.
Research improves awareness about the benefits of sound sleep for a healthy heart
A medical student at Alexandria, Egypt-based Alexandria University, Yomna E. Dean, who is the first author, said the study will improve awareness among people about the benefits of sound sleep and maintaining a healthy heart. So far, several people have not realized the benefit of getting eight hours of sleep a day.
According to the director of the CSCOR (Center for Sleep and Cardiovascular Outcomes Research), Dr. Sanjay Patel, around 10% of people in the US have some form of sleep disorder. Sleep insomnia is more prevalent in American women. According to Patel, the two chief causes of insomnia are depression and anxiety.
According to the latest news on health, a second study presented at an annual conference discussed the benefits of quality sleep. According to researchers, a sound sleep habit improves life expectancy and overall health and reduces the risk of a heart attack. The study also found that 8% of the deaths were due to poor sleep patterns.
Women who slept for eight hours a day lived 2.4 years longer. Men who sleep daily have lived an additional 4.7 years, according to a study. According to Patel, stress is one of the causes of insomnia. People who cannot enjoy sound sleep also suffer from stress. If you worry more, you will have more trouble falling asleep.
Steps for improving sleep
You need to ensure a dark room and a comfortable bed to fall asleep faster. It is advised to avoid consuming drinks and chemicals that may stimulate your brain. You should avoid consuming coffee for at least eight hours before going to bed. Healthcare experts also suggest avoiding products containing tobacco and nicotine. Instead, you should find things that offer more relaxation.
You should also avoid watching the clock all the time because many people get stressed and have difficulty falling asleep. You can either play a game or read a book before going to bed and keep smartphones away from the bedroom and in silent mode at night. You should avoid short naps at noon. It is also recommended that you get some sunlight in the morning.
