Did you know that one in three American adults aren’t getting enough sleep on a consistent basis?
We have a feeling this may be connected to the heart disease that is behind one in every four American deaths.
To understand how lack of sleep might be affecting your heart health, keep reading. The connection is more concerning than you might think.
We know that you’re well aware you don’t get enough sleep. Life is busy, and you’ve always been determined to “sleep when you’re dead.” Trust us when we tell you–it’s not worth the risk.
Curious to see if you’re becoming a statistic? Signs of sleep deprivation include:
If you are exhibiting these outward symptoms, you’d be amazed at what your doctor may discover at your next appointment. A routine physical and lab work might point to serious underlying issues– like heart problems.
During sleep, your body is hard at work repairing your heart and its blood vessels. When you aren’t sleeping enough, your body isn’t able to heal the heart enough to properly function.
During the non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stage of sleep, stress is reduced on the heart as blood pressure drops, breathing stabilizes and heart rate slows. This restorative period gives the heart a chance to recover from the strain we put on our body during the day.
If your heart isn’t allowed to slow down during NREM, you will find yourself at risk of high blood pressure. Additionally, sleeplessness will leave your body vulnerable to the risk factors that contribute to high cholesterol and heart attacks.
Insomnia-linked issues are not confined to heart conditions. This level of sleep deprivation is also associated with:
While some of these conditions may not be reversible, they definitely are avoidable. Do yourself a favor and make it a priority to get to bed early tonight– and most nights thereafter!
These things don’t happen overnight. Consistency is key to see results.
Don’t let poor sleep interfere with your health or your long-term goals. Remember– without proper sleep habits, you may be facing an increased risk of accidents and disease.
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