We all enjoy having a goodnight’s sleep. And as well as being good for making us feel more awake and ready for the day ahead, recent research has shown that it can be good for our health and heart too.
Studies by WiseHealthSite.com professionals have also revealed that the sleeping patterns of men and women differ quite dramatically and that it is in fact women in general that are the better sleepers. This would therefore suggest that men not only find it a lot more challenging to fall into a deep sleep but are also, as a result, more prone to suffer from heart conditions.
This is mainly because severe lack of sleep can put them at the risk of high blood pressure which can lead to heart problems such as heart attacks and strokes. In the same way, too much sleep can also be unhealthy which is why it is recommended that we get at least between seven and eight hours shut eye every night.
The sleeping disorder apnea is said to be another contributing factor to heart disease. Men are more likely to suffer from this condition too which can be described as frequent pauses in breathe while asleep and is caused by relaxed tissues in the throat.
A study by Harvard University that was recently published in the journal of the American Heart Association looked at the sleeping habits of men. Their research involved the monitoring of 784 men over the age of 65 and suggested that they only spent 4% of their time in a deep sleep, compared to an average person which measured at 15%. A separate US study showed that woman spent 7% more time in a deep sleep than men.
However, these findings are completely contradictory to a survey conducted by the British Lung Foundation which proposed that it was in fact women who were the worst sleepers. So although it may not be clear who the better sleepers are, one thing is for sure and that is the importance of sleep. And while there are most certainly other reasons and causes for heart disease such as stress and an unhealthy diet, it is still a good idea to improve your sleeping conditions for a better night’s rest.
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