professor of Beijing University, Dr.Shengfeng Wang, led a team that found sleep patterns are linked to many serious diseases.
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More than 88,000 people participated in a study where actigraphy devices attached to their wrists tracked sleep patterns for seven years. The research linked irregular bedtimes and sleep rhythm disorders to about 23 percent of 172 diseases. A remarkable finding was that this sleep disorder increased the risk of death by 53 percent.
The study determined that the risk of liver cirrhosis increased by 2.5 times for those sleeping after 12:30 a.m.Irregular sleep-wake cycles doubled the risk of gangrene. Furthermore, 37 percent of Parkinson’s cases and 36 percent of Type 2 diabetes cases are associated with sleep problems.
“Too Much Sleep” Isn’t the Whole Story
The data showed that focusing solely on sleep duration was insufficient. For 58 percent of the 172 diseases evaluated, only one aspect of sleep was linked. This indicates that the advice of “just sleep more” ignores underlying biological mechanisms.
Sleep Tracking Devices Debunked Myths
The widespread belief that sleeping more than nine hours increases the risk of stroke and heart attack was challenged. The study found that many individuals described as “long sleepers” frequently woke up during the night and actually slept less than six hours. When objective measurements determined their real sleep duration, the relationship between long sleep and heart diseases disappeared.
The Body Clock Manages Everything
The study highlighted that the internal biological clock,or circadian rhythm,directly affects immunity,hormone balance,and metabolism. An index called relative amplitude, which measures the difference between day and night activities, can help predict diseases like COPD and kidney failure.
Small Changes Can Make Big Differences
Neuroscience Specialist Matt Walker stressed that protecting sleep patterns is crucial for mental and physical health. He advised simple habits to achieve this order,such as waking up at the same time every day,reducing lights before bed,and using the bedroom only for sleep.
The research onc again proved that sleep patterns are as significant as nutrition and physical activity for healthy living. Ongoing clinical studies are testing whether low-cost measures like light filters, telephone warnings, and environmental controls can prevent irregular sleep diseases.
According to experts, these findings underscore the critical role of consistent and quality sleep in overall well-being.
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