Tips to Reduce Heart Attack Risk : In the hustle and bustle of the week, neither sleep is complete nor the body gets rest, hence the risk of diseases increases. The heart suffers the most damage in this. Due to lack of sleep, the risk of BP, cholesterol and heart attack can increase significantly.
In such a situation, to avoid this, the importance of complete rest on weekends increases. In fact, a new study has revealed that if you get enough sleep on weekends or holidays, then the lack of sleep for the rest of the day is compensated. Know its benefits…
What are the dangers of lack of sleep
A 14-year study by the State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease in China has shown that people who sleep longer on weekends can compensate for their lack of sleep. Researchers found that those who got the most ‘catch-up’ sleep had a 20% lower risk of heart attack and stroke. This study used data from about 91,000 people who slept less at night.
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Why sleep is important for heart health
During sleep, our body completely rests and repairs itself. While sleeping, a person’s heart rate and blood pressure decreases because his breathing becomes stable and regular. Apart from this, the less you sleep, the more time your stress hormone cortisol will remain active. Whereas it is necessary for your metabolism and to fight stress.
Consistently high levels of cortisol mean your body will get used to it. Excess cortisol can lead to inflammation, release of more chemicals that can trigger platelet aggregation or blood clotting. It can also affect the production of hormones that help control blood sugar levels. This can lead to insulin resistance and other heart-related problems.
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What are the problems caused by lack of sleep?
According to health experts, lack of sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. When sleep is not complete, stress hormones are released and inflammation increases in the body. This also causes inflammation in the heart, which increases the risk of heart attack.
How much sleep should you get on the weekend
If you want to make up for your lack of sleep, you will need to sleep more on weekends, which can affect your personal and social life. A study by the National Sleep Foundation in 2023 showed that it takes a lot of time to make up for even one hour of sleep loss. Therefore, to make up for the lack of sleep of 5 days a week, more than 48 hours are required on weekends.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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