In research, it was observed that sleeping less than 5 hours every night is dangerous. if the age is more than 50 years then there will be serious diseases, and the risk of death is up to 25%. If the age is over 50 years, getting 5 hours or less of sleep every night can be dangerous.
According to experts, anyone may be at risk of at least two serious diseases. This claim has been made in new research published in the Journal of PLOS Medicine. In this research, about 8,000 UK government employees had been included. They had not had any chronic i.e. long-lasting disease till the age of 50 years.
Scientists asked them to give information about their sleep and health for the next 25 years every 4 to 5 years. People whose sleep was tracked at age 50 had a 30% increased risk of chronic diseases if they slept 5 hours or less.
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These were compared to people who slept 7 hours a night. At the same time, this risk increased to 32% in 60 years and 40% in 70 years. The risk of death from not getting enough sleep was also found to be 25%. Risk of these diseases due to less sleep.
According to research, people who sleep less than 5 hours at night are at risk of diabetes, many types of cancer, heart disease, heart stroke, heart failure, lung disease, kidney disease, liver disease, depression, forgetfulness, and Parkinson's. There is a risk of diseases, arthritis, and many mental disorders.
The growing problem in rich countries: Dr. Severin Sebia, the lead author of the research and research associate at the UCL Institute of Epidemiology, says "The trend of having many serious diseases simultaneously is seen to be increasing in high-income countries. More than half of the elderly here have at least two chronic diseases. This is a big challenge for health services, hospitals, and the entire health system".
How much sleep is necessary? According to Dr. Sebia, as people age, their sleep cycles also change. If you want to avoid chronic and serious diseases, it is necessary to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. More or less sleep than this is harmful to your health. To sleep well, the room should be dark, quiet, and at the right temperature. Do not eat anything heavy before sleeping and keep all electronic devices away from you.
Have a good sleep to stay healthy.
