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Sleeping too little - or a lot - increases the chance of developing heart disease, obesity and diabetes

10/02/2013

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New research shows that people who sleep less than six or more than ten hours per day can develop a range of chronic diseases

A new study by U.S. researchers found a relationship between the short or long sleep and a number of chronic health problems . According to scientists , people who sleep less than six or more than ten hours a day are more likely to develop coronary heart disease , diabetes , stroke , anxiety and obesity . The study was conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) of the United States , the agency responsible for conducting public health surveys on which to base decisions of the government , and published in the journal SLEEP .

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Original title : Sleep Duration and Chronic Diseases among U.S. Adults Age 45 Years and Older: Evidence From the 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Where was disclosed: journal SLEEP

Who did Janet Croft , among others

Institution: Center for Disease Control and Prevention , United States

Data sampling : 54,000 Americans aged 45 years or more

Results : The researchers found that people who slept less than six or more than ten hours a night were more likely to have mental illness or obesity, which increased their chances of developing diabetes , stroke and coronary heart disease
A number of studies have attempted to measure the relationship between sleep problems and diseases such as stroke and diabetes. This time , however , the researchers sought to examine how the two major problems caused by lack of sleep - obesity and anxiety - could relate to a number of chronic diseases affecting the population . " Some of the relationships that exist between sleep unhealthy and chronic diseases can be partially explained by frequent mental distress caused by this problem , besides the weight gain that often happens among these patients ," says Janet Croft , and a researcher at the CDC the study's authors.

To get the result, scientists tracked the health of 54,000 Americans aged 45 years or more . Almost a third of participants ( 31 % ) said they slept a few hours per day , ie , that there used to be more than six hours of sleep . More than 64 % of participants stated that they had a perfect sleep and only 4 % said they slept too much - more than ten hours a night .

As a result , the researchers found that volunteers who slept fewer hours recorded a higher rate of obesity and mental distress , characterized by a period of great anxiety, stress and depression . Also, they had a higher prevalence of coronary heart disease , stroke and diabetes than those with normal sleep hours .

In contrast, people who slept too had similar rates of obesity and mental distress compared to those who slept little, but showed even greater amounts of coronary heart disease , stroke and diabetes. " Sleeping more does not necessarily mean that you are sleeping well . It is important to understand that both the quantity and quality of sleep impact health , "said Safwan Badr , President of the American Academy for Sleep Medicine . " A healthy lifestyle and balanced is not limited to diet and exercise , when and how you sleep is as important as what you eat or how you exercise . "

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The researchers suggest that patients suffering from any of these chronic diseases look , besides adequate treatment , a doctor who can evaluate your sleep patterns . " It is critical that adults seek to have seven to nine hours of sleep per night to receive their health benefits , but this is especially true for those who have any of these chronic conditions . Diseases common sleep - including apnea and insomnia - occur
frequently between these people and can hinder your ability to sleep peacefully , "says Badr .

 


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