Sleep specialist Join us in unlocking the secrets of sustainable health, revealing your heart.The principle starts with quality sleep. Help reduce risk factors for disease according to the Sustainable Development Goals or Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) No. 3 Good health and well-being On ensuring good health and promote well-being for everyone at every age.
Sleeping is an important part of living. One-third of our lives are spent sleeping. During sleep, the body receives many benefits. Because it is a period of maintenance in order to be ready for use the next day. Therefore, it is not shocking that poor quality sleep or insufficient sleep can lead to illness. and may even lead to death
“Taking care of yourself sustainably is good sleep.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theerakorn Teerakittikul Head of Sleep Health Analysis Center Center of Medical Excellence and professor in the Respiratory Disease Unit, Critical Care Medicine and Allergy Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University Speaking on stage at the biggest sustainability expo in ASEAN Sustainability Expo 2023
“Most people understand that the brain shuts down when we sleep. That’s not true at all. At night our brains work on maintenance. Sort categories like a librarian It makes our memory systematic.”
Poor sleep leads to chronic non-communicable diseases or Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure, diabetes, and schizophrenia Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death among Thai people. In addition, lack of sleep or poor quality sleep It also leads to losses from road accidents with a death rate in Thailand as high as 5%.
“Sometimes decisions are only a fraction of a second late. It may cause an accident.”
The importance of good sleep Will affect brain development Balance the functioning of the brain and nervous system Metabolic system immune system Balanced functioning of organ systems as well as physical fitness and mental health
Asst. Prof. Dr. Paphankorn Inkaew Lecturer, Department of Computer Science Faculty of Science Chiang Mai University Added that Ineffective sleep has unexpected effects on the body, such as causing sleep apnea. In the case of men with an enlarged prostate, the root cause must be treated to improve sleep.
“Currently, Chiang Mai University A program for detecting sleepiness levels is being developed that monitors facial muscle movements and eye blinks. There is also a sleepiness assessment scale (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) used in private hospitals. and medical facilities in the National Health Security Office (NHSO) system to help detect sleep disorders.”
Misconceptions about sleep
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theerakorn stated that many people are curious about daytime napping Which everyone says is a good thing. But in reality, you must be careful not to exceed 15-20 minutes because sleeping too much may disturb your ability to sleep late at night.
There is also the matter of getting enough sleep. Some say that you must sleep at least 8 hours. Here, the doctor said that the current numbers People can stay healthy if they sleep for 7 hours for adults. Sleep hours decrease as we get older, for example, young children spend 2/3 of their time sleeping, while older people may sleep less. More than 7 hours each day
The important thing is that research has clearly shown that If you sleep less than 4 hours for a period of 4 years or more, there will be a clear risk of heart disease and stroke. Which definitely starts with high blood pressure.
“In normal people, 6 hours of sleep is enough to escape from sleepiness.”
Prepare for good sleep for a good life.
For practices that help you sleep well You have to start by making yourself comfortable first. Refrain from exercising after sunset. And avoid high-caffeine drinks like coffee after noon.
When going to bed, after work, stop playing social media in the bedroom. Make the atmosphere suitable for sleeping. Because the bedroom should not be a room for working or playing games.
“The bedroom should only be a place for sleeping and sexual activity,” the doctor stressed.
Come join in changing the world. for a good balance For a better world, Good Balance, Better World, under the largest sustainability expo in ASEAN SUSTAINABILITY EXPO 2023 (SX2023) from today until 8 October 2023 from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, G and LG Floor. Admission to this event is free!
2023-10-08 06:06:45
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