“The Health Risks of Sleeping Less than Seven Hours per Night”

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Getting enough high-quality sleep of at least seven hours of sleep per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is essential for maintaining a healthy body and mind.

But as the Cleveland Clinic points out, sleep deprivation is a common problem, affecting between 50 million and 70 million adults in the US at any given time.

“Almost every human being experiences sleep deprivation at some point in their lives,” their experts wrote.

For those whose sleep is less than optimal, the health consequences can be severe and far-reaching. In fact, studies have shown that sleeping less than the recommended amount can significantly increase your risk of death.

There are several things that will happen to your body if you sleep less than six hours a night and why a good night’s rest is one of the best things you can do for your health. Reported from Best Lifehere’s the review:

You may have heart problems

Sleeping less than the recommended amount can cause symptoms that range from mild to severe and cardiovascular symptoms are some of the most dangerous of these, experts say.

“Sleep deprivation results in increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which causes increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and increased blood pressure,” explains Taryn Fernandes, MD, supervising physician at MEDvidi, an online mental health treatment center.

“Lack of adequate sleep has been associated with a higher risk of developing hypertension, as well as cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, coronary heart disease, and myocardial infarction,” he added.