But if a person is persistently getting much less sleep, or is suffering from insomnia, immediate help of the specialist is needed. Sleeping less than 7½ hours a day may be associated with a greater risk for heart disease, particularly for those whose blood pressure spikes overnight. New study reveals that the link between sleep and heart health is stronger than researchers had suspected. Normally, blood pressure drops during sleep. Longer sleep is therefore especially vital for patients who have
Lack of Sleep Is Killing Us Lack of sleep on a chronic basis have a significant negative psychological and physiological consequences. The lack of sleep can result in decreased mental alertness and cognitive function. It can also lead to depression-like symptoms, obesity, increased blood pressure, reduced immune function and increased levels of stress hormones (Rice U). The lack of sleep has far reaching negative consequences on our country and our society. The effects of poor sleep are contributors
• Increased possibility of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. • Gallbladder virus like gall stones, fatty liver disease, and gastro-esophageal reflux with some form of cancers • Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, and asthma. • Psychological stress such as depression and several behavioral problems in both children and adults. • Low quality of life Health Plan and Interventions Obesity is fast wide spreading and it is clear that there is much work to do