07:07 PM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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There is a healthy habit that, if a person gets used to doing it on a daily basis, he becomes less likely to develop heart disease, according to Dr. Jamal Shaaban, former dean of the National Heart Institute.
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Shaaban said that the habit he means is “taking a nap in the middle of the day,” noting that it is a good practice for cardiovascular health.
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He cited a recent study presented at the European Congress of Preventive Cardiology, explaining that researchers found that napping provided significant protection against AF.
Another 1988 study had similar results, showing that people who nap had a lower risk of coronary heart disease than those who didn’t, according to Medical News Today.
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However, Shaaban recommended that the length of the nap be between 15 and 30 minutes, because if it is more than that, the person may have difficulties sleeping at night, and he becomes at risk of developing atrial fibrillation by 90%.
According to WebMD, naps provide the body with other very important benefits, both organically and psychologically, which are:
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– Strengthening memory.
– Improve mood.
– Renewal of body energy.
– Increase focus, so it is a safe alternative to caffeine.
– Relieve stress.
– Activate the parts responsible for creativity in the brain.
– Improve sleep quality at night.
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2023-05-10 16:07:49
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