Why Do Poor Sleeping Habits Make You Age Faster?
Hey everybody, I'm Alison again here with solipsist. And this is the place where we teach you everything about healthy aging and how to do your best. So today we're going to talk about coarsely habits, your health, and the way that you age. Sleep is one of the human body's basic needs no way around it. A good night's sleep should leave you feeling refreshed, alert and ready to begin the day. Now, according to science the optimal range is about seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, if you don't get enough quality sleep, it may affect your long term health and promote several age related diseases. In this post, we'll discuss some of these conditions and more importantly, how you might protect yourself and slow down aging by getting a good night's sleep.
1. Sleep deprivation could promote , Heart Disease
Several studies have found that sleeping too much or too little is actually associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the leading cause of death in the US. Now people who don't get enough sleep, were actually found to have a 48% higher risk of coronary heart disease, which is when the muscles in the heart just can't get enough oxygen because of blocked blood vessels. Now on the other hand, people who sleep too much are also affected with a 38% higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke. And we don't really fully understand why this relationship exists, but some studies suggest that it involved changes with the immune system.
2. Sleep deprivation could Accelerate , Braln Aging
Dementia especially Alzheimer's disease is a serious problem. And according to the CDC, Alzheimer's is the sixth most common cause of death in the US, killing about 121,000 people annually. A long term study examined participants sleep patterns 50 60 and 70 and found that sleeping too little significantly increases the risk of dementia at all of these ages. Now, the exact mechanism is still unknown, but one study found that just one night of sleep deprivation increased the levels of beta amyloid proteins in certain brain regions. Now these beta amyloid proteins have actually been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease
3. Sleep deprivation could promote , Metabolic Disorders
sleeping too much or too little actually contribute to metabolic syndrome, which basically is a cluster of five conditions obesity, high blood sugar, hypertension, high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels blood hormones released during deep sleep can actually help promote fat burning, so sleeping too little can actually contribute to metabolic syndrome. Also, sleep deprivation increases the level of Greenland, which is a hormone that regulates hunger, sleeping less tends to make you hungrier the following day. Overall, poor sleep patterns make it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it, leading to further health issues.
3. Sleep deprivation could affect , Your Skin
Sleep is so important for the growth and renewal of skin cells. And it's why poor sleep actually accelerated skin aging and alter skin barrier function. Interestingly enough, good sleepers also reported a better perception of their skin appearance compared with those that didn't sleep so well. sleeping patterns may also affect skin healing. One study found that participants who slept better get at least six hours per night could actually heal faster from damaged under their skin. Now these are just a few reasons why proper sleeping patterns are important for your health. As you age despite the pressures of everyday life, sleep is a vital biological need and it can't be neglected. So don't forget a good night's sleep. Every single night.
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