How Much Sleep Do You Need to Boost Heart Health: Expert Advice

15.05.2024 12:57

A lot in a person's life depends on the quality of sleep. Insomnia provokes fatigue, stress, and from here the roots of other problems grow - excess weight, heart complications, etc.

That is why it is so important to stick to a daily routine.

The American Heart Association has found out what duration of sleep is considered optimal for maintaining heart health.

Healthy sleep

This definition is increasingly found in publications devoted to healthy lifestyles.

Why is this important? Because a good night's rest determines more than just heart health.

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It affects all functions of the body and areas of human activity.

A person's ability to work, mood, and general health depend on the quality of sleep.

It has been proven that people who maintain a healthy sleep pattern are less susceptible to heart disease and weight gain.

They are less likely to suffer from high blood pressure and type II diabetes.

How much sleep do you need?

Researchers say the ideal duration of a full night's sleep is 7-9 hours. This is the norm for adults.

Children under 5 years of age are recommended to sleep 10-16 hours, and those from 6 to 12 years of age - 9-12 hours.

During adolescence, that is, from 13 to 18 years old, 8-10 hours of sleep at night will be enough.

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Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

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