Research shows that a lack of consistent sleep is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, anxiety, and depression. Try setting a regular sleep schedule and disconnect from screens to wind down as you relax before bed. After a good nights rest we often have more energy to choose healthier lifestyle options and stay more focused.
Adults who consistently sleep less than seven hours per night are more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. They are also at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke. Not enough sleep can also affect mental health, causing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. (1)
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine officially recommends seven or more hours of sleep per night to aid in preventing health risks. Combined with a heart healthy diet, and fitness routine more sleep may help us manage our weight! Another study published a week ago in JAMA, (click the link to read the full article) suggests that a good night’s sleep may have more to do with us sticking to our weight loss goals than we once thought!
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2788694
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Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/sleep.htm
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I suck at just about everything mentioned this month on Go! Think
I’m lucky to still be breathing!?
I have found to limit caffeine in late afternoon & Eve. to get better sleep.
such a cute picture. I always say i wish i could sleep as sound as a kitty
I do pretty well in the area of sleep. I have discovered in recent years, it’s importance.
I always try to get plenty of sleep. Kids do not know how good they have it with naps!
Thank you for sharing
Sleep is very important to me!
It’s hard to beat a good night’s rest! Makes the whole day go smoother.
I have noticed on days that I did not sleep well the night before, I am more hungry and tend to crave high fat/high sugar foods. On days that I get at least 30 minutes of exercise I seem to sleep better at night. Adequate sleep is so important!
I definitely need to work on getting more sleep.
I definitely need to work on getting more sleep each night.
A good nights sleep is a dream of mine.
I definitely struggle with getting enough sleep !
I think we need to revisit the daylight savings time. It interrupts too much sleep.
I have suffered from insomnia on and off since I was a child. My parents would say I was born this way. It got really bad after having children. I have to really try and exercise enough, reduce stress, and limit caffeine.
I struggle with getting enough sleep daily!
Sleep is usually easy for me. I’ve never enjoyed staying up late at night!