The Unexpected Habit That Could Lead to Heart Attacks and Strokes
Sleep plays an important role in our health, scientists say.
Regular and quality sleep supports health and well-being.
However, irregular sleep can lead to serious problems.
A recent study has shown that irregular sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Study participants who slept at different times had higher risks of developing heart disease. Even those who slept enough but not regularly remained at risk.
Scientists have found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a 26 percent higher risk of heart problems than those who got enough sleep regularly.
Although people achieved sleep duration, the irregularity of the process reduced the positive effect.
People with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of strokes and heart attacks than those who went to bed at the same time and got enough sleep.
Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Question 1: How to get your sleep pattern back to normal?
Answer : To make your sleep more regular, don't oversleep on weekends, but try to go to bed and get up at the same time as on weekdays. Also, don't use gadgets before bed.
Question 2 : How to improve a disrupted sleep pattern?
Answer : Avoid naps during the day, as a short nap of 20 minutes can help, but is not a substitute for a full night's sleep.
Question 3 : How can I tell if my sleep pattern is out of whack?
Answer : A disrupted sleep pattern will be indicated by difficulty falling asleep, inability to fall asleep after waking up at night, frequent awakenings, or interrupted sleep.
