{"id":5945,"date":"2019-06-16T03:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T03:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=5945"},"modified":"2019-12-17T13:03:19","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T13:03:19","slug":"get-the-right-amount-of-sleep-for-a-healthier-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/get-the-right-amount-of-sleep-for-a-healthier-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Right Amount of Sleep for a Healthier Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There is much more to keep the heart healthy than eating right and regular exercise. Getting enough sleep is equally important to reduce the risk of heart disease. According to research studies, people with sleep problems such as insomnia have a shorter life expectancy as compared to those who consistently get the right amount of sleep. Sleeping for 7 to 8 hours is considered good for heart health and not getting enough sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack or stroke.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the\noptimal amount of sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For adults, getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep<\/strong> each night is considered\nthe optimal amount of sleep. Respect your body needs for sleep and aim to sleep\nfor this much hours per night to maintain a healthy heart<\/strong>. Research studies suggest that people who sleep less\nthan six hours per night tend to develop cardiovascular risks including high\nblood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and more significant inflammation as\ncompared to those who sleep for longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing\na sleep problem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you wake up frequently at nights\nor feel tired after spending a restless night? Do you feel sleepy or fatigued\nfor the whole day? Consider these as the signs of sleep apnea. Other symptoms\ninclude snoring, choking, or stop breathing during sleep. These are the\nsymptoms which many people don\u2019t realize that they do, so it is important to\nconfirm with your partner who shares the bed with you. Severe sleep apnea\nespecially ate the middle or old age can increase the risk of premature death.\nMore common signs of a sleep problem include staying asleep, and difficulty\nfalling asleep. People who are suffering from heart disease often have low\nenergy levels than sleepiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep Deprivation\nand Heart Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep is essential for a healthy heart,<\/strong> and those who don\u2019t\nsleep enough are high risk for conditions highlighted above regardless of age,\nor lifestyle habits like smoking, or drinking. Getting quality sleep is\nimportant if you don\u2019t want to hurt your heart. It is not entirely understood\nwhy lack of sleep is detrimental to heart, but researches believed that\nsleeping for too little causes disruptions in the biological process like\nglucose metabolism, the pressure of blood, blood glucose levels and\ninflammation. The same concept applies in the case of oversleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients with sleep apnea (a\ncondition which causes a man to awake frequently throughout the night) often\nhave compromised heart health. In such patients, the certain chemical is\nactivated that interferes with the body ability to achieve extended periods in\nwhich blood pressure and heart rate are lowered. As time passes, this leads to\nhigh blood pressure during the day and a greater chance of developing heart\ndisease. Many research studies have revealed the relationship between sleep\napnea and heart disease. According to these studies, people with sleep apnea\nare more likely to develop congestive heart failure than men without having\nthis night-time sleep disorder. This shows that poor sleeping can put you at\nrisk of heart disease as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Beverages That Boost Your Heart Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to\nimprove sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Report symptoms to your\nhealth care specialist-<\/strong> According to research studies, there are numerous sleep\ndisorders and associated health concerns, so it is important to pinpoint the\nproblem. You must accept the fact that if you are not sleeping there is\nsomething wrong with your system and consider an excellent treatment to get rid\nof the problem. <\/li>
  2. Get your problem treated-<\/strong> Fix an appointment with a\nsleep psychologist to know about the therapies for sleep apnea. Patients with\ninsomnia may benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy with a sleep expert. <\/li>
  3. Shed extra pounds-<\/strong> Being overweight or obese\nincreases the risk of heart disease. Improved sleep helps to lose weight\nespecially belly fat. According to research performed by Johns Hopkins, people\nwith diabetes those who lost belly fat improved sleep regardless of their\ngender or change or how they lose weight. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Tips to get\nbetter sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Adhere to a sleep routine. Go to bed at the same time each\nday and wake up at the same time each morning. <\/li>
    2. Go for a morning walk to get some natural light earlier in\nthe day. <\/li>
    3. Get enough physical activity but be sure not to exercise a\nfew hours before bedtime. <\/li>
    4. Avoid using computers, laptops, and phones within a few hours\nof bedtime. <\/li>
    5. Do not eat or drink during the night especially alcohol and\nhigh-calorie foods. <\/li>
    6. Create an environment for a sound sleep by keeping your\nbedroom cool, dark and quiet.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Make sleep a\npriority <\/strong>\n\nTry to get in bed and wake up at a predictable\ntime. You need 7 to 8 hours of sleep to function well the next day. If you are\nleft with certain things by the end of the day, let it be, try to complete them\nthe next day.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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