Heart Talk Show India - Sleep Deprivation increases risks for Heart Diseases

Sleep is essential for a healthy Heart. People who don't sleep enough are at high risk for Heart diseases—regardless of Age.

Reason is Shortened sleep can increase CRP, or C-reactive protein, which is released with stress & inflammation. "If your CRP is high, it's a risk factor for Heart diseases.

An ideal good night’s sleep is considered to be seven to eight hours of sleep

Short sleep, which is defined as less than 7 hours of sleep per night can lead to :

·        Poor judgment & memory,

·        Difficulty making decisions

·        Lack of focus & attention

·        Increased risk of illness including high blood pressure or hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes etc

Importance

Sleep allows the body to rest which results in a number of physiological responses that include lowering of blood pressure, improved heart rate, respiratory rate.

It also cause changes in hormone levels that regulate stress, immune system & our appetite.

To be at our best, & reduce our risk of disease, especially heart disease, good sleep is important.

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