Who doesn't like a good night's sleep? Everyone wants to get a good sleep of 8-10 hours at night, but due to some reasons many people are not able to sleep properly at night. It is not good for health. It has been proven in many studies that not sleeping properly at night causes many diseases.
Now a new study has revealed that not getting enough and good sleep at night increases the risk of many serious diseases like brain stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This study has revealed that not only physical activity, but also the right balance of sleep and wakefulness during 24 hours has a deep impact on our health.
importance of good sleep
Research has found that how you spend your time during the day also has a significant impact on health. The study was conducted on more than 2000 adults, who wore body sensors for 7 days. Researchers found that sleeping more than 8 hours every night is most beneficial for health. People who don't get enough sleep have a higher risk of serious diseases like stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Lack of sleep increases the risk of diabetes
Experts say lack of sleep affects insulin sensitivity, which helps control blood sugar. If you do not get enough sleep, insulin is not produced properly in the body, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Not only this, lack of sleep also increases the level of hormones that increase appetite, which can increase the tendency to overeat.
Risk of stroke and heart disease
This study also found that people who do not get enough sleep regularly have a higher risk of brain stroke and heart disease. Lack of sleep can increase inflammation in the body and increase blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.