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Monday, May 29, 2023
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Sleep not only helps to relax the body, but also contributes to reducing the incidence of a very dangerous disease, according to Dr. Jamal Shaaban, former dean of the National Heart Institute.
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Shaaban said that the serious disease he is referring to is a heart attack, pointing out that good sleep is one of the health practices that reduce the risk of contracting it.
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The former dean of the Heart Institute cited a recent European study, explaining that researchers found that getting enough sleep every day, at least 5 hours and not more than 8 hours, enhances the health of the heart, brain and blood vessels.
He also pointed out the importance of taking a nap in the middle of the day, because the study showed its effectiveness in preventing coronary heart disease, provided that its duration does not exceed 20 minutes.
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To get the most out of your sleep, Shaaban recommended that you:
– Without worrying.
Without obstructive sleep apnea.
Without restless legs syndrome.
He stressed that sleep is not the only measure that improves cardiovascular health, but there are other guidelines that must be adhered to, most notably:
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Follow a healthy diet rich in plant foods.
Reduce animal protein.
– Don’t overeat.
– Quit Smoking.
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Avoid drugs.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C. To view them, click here.
Regular daily exercise.
Loss of excess weight.
Avoid aspirin.
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2023-05-29 15:08:12
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