People who have suffered from insomnia for 10 years have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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A study showed that people who suffered from insomnia for 10 years were 72 to 188 percent more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and frailty. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Low-quality sleep harms physical and mental health. A recent study classified sleeping habits into four categories and found that certain patterns increase the risk of diabetes and cancer. This is a report by the New York Post, an American media outlet, based on information published in the academic journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
A research team at Penn State University in the United States conducted a 10-year follow-up study on chronic health conditions according to sleeping habits using data from about 3,700 people. The research team identified four sleep habits from participants.
Participants were divided into those who had good sleeping habits, slept a lot on weekends, suffered from insomnia, or took naps. More than half were found to have insomnia or take frequent naps. The research team analyzed that neither type is an optimal sleep pattern.
In particular, those who suffered from insomnia for 10 years were 72-188% more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and frailty. People who enjoy napping also had a higher risk of diabetes, cancer, and aging. On the other hand, it was found that sleeping habits on weekends were not related to chronic diseases.
The research team analyzed that people with a relatively low level of education and those at risk of unemployment are more likely to suffer from insomnia, and the elderly and retirees are more likely to take a nap. The research team said, “Sleep patterns are difficult to change because they are related to our overall lifestyle,” but added, “It is important to make efforts to improve sleep quality, such as avoiding using cell phones in bed and consuming caffeine late in the day.”
Meanwhile, insomnia is a sleeping disorder that takes more than 30 minutes to fall asleep or wakes up frequently during sleep. If you wake up more than 5 times during sleep and your total sleep time is less than 6 hours, you may have insomnia. Insomnia is common in Korea, accounting for 1 in 3 adults, but it should not be ignored. It is best to receive a prescription tailored to each individual, taking into account the individual’s insomnia symptoms, biological rhythm, and work environment.
It is also important to secure 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day. Sleep is a time when not only the brain but also the muscles rest. When you lack sleep, your frontal lobe and amygdala become hypersensitive to external stimuli, making it difficult to control your emotions. Serotonin secretion decreases, making you vulnerable to stress.
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