[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”post_content” 4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] A new study has highlighted the benefits of sleeping longer on non-working days.
With today's fast pace of life and exposure to constant stress, people have problems sleeping. Lack of sleep carries serious health consequences, including an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other chronic conditions. Research has shown that sleeping in longer on the weekend has several long-term benefits for overall health.
Quality sleep plays a key role in maintaining overall health. As studies have shown, lack of sleep can lead to increased stress levels, decreased attention and concentration, and a decline in the immune system. Given that the work week is often filled with responsibilities that keep us up late into the night, many try to make up for lost sleep by sleeping in longer on the weekend.
Researchers recently published results suggesting that an extra two hours of sleep over the weekend reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by as much as 63 percent. This discovery comes from research conducted at the Medical School in Nanjing, China, where scientists analyzed the sleep cycles of 3.400 subjects in order to better understand the connection between quality sleep and health, the New York Post reported.
According to research results, an extra two hours of sleep at the weekend is especially beneficial for those who sleep less than the recommended six hours a night. Experts have noted that so-called "weekend sleep" in adults reduces the risk of angina pectoris, stroke and coronary heart disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should get at least seven hours of sleep a night. Those who failed to meet this recommendation during the work week and failed to catch up on sleep on the weekend had significantly higher rates of cardiovascular disease. Also, sleep-deprived individuals who took naps on their days off were two-thirds less likely to experience life-threatening medical emergencies.
These results underscore the importance of quality sleep and indicate that compensating for missed sleep during days off has long-term health benefits. However, it is important to note that other research has shown the potential harmful effects of sleeping too long.
Namely, individuals who sleep too much are at a higher risk of stroke. It's not yet clear why sleeping too much can have negative effects, but researchers suggest it may be related to other health problems such as anemia, depression, or daytime inactivity.
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With today's fast pace of life and exposure to constant stress, people have problems sleeping. Lack of sleep carries serious health consequences, including an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other chronic conditions. Research has shown that sleeping in longer on the weekend has several long-term benefits for overall health.
Quality sleep plays a key role in maintaining overall health. As studies have shown, lack of sleep can lead to increased stress levels, decreased attention and concentration, and a decline in the immune system. Given that the work week is often filled with responsibilities that keep us up late into the night, many try to make up for lost sleep by sleeping in longer on the weekend.
Researchers recently published results suggesting that an extra two hours of sleep over the weekend reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by as much as 63 percent. This discovery comes from research conducted at the Medical School in Nanjing, China, where scientists analyzed the sleep cycles of 3.400 subjects in order to better understand the connection between quality sleep and health, the New York Post reported.
According to research results, an extra two hours of sleep at the weekend is especially beneficial for those who sleep less than the recommended six hours a night. Experts have noted that so-called "weekend sleep" in adults reduces the risk of angina pectoris, stroke and coronary heart disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should get at least seven hours of sleep a night. Those who failed to meet this recommendation during the work week and failed to catch up on sleep on the weekend had significantly higher rates of cardiovascular disease. Also, sleep-deprived individuals who took naps on their days off were two-thirds less likely to experience life-threatening medical emergencies.
These results underscore the importance of quality sleep and indicate that compensating for missed sleep during days off has long-term health benefits. However, it is important to note that other research has shown the potential harmful effects of sleeping too long.
Namely, individuals who sleep too much are at a higher risk of stroke. It's not yet clear why sleeping too much can have negative effects, but researchers suggest it may be related to other health problems such as anemia, depression, or daytime inactivity.
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