cular disease by 48% in a sample of 3,462 Swiss subjects, but the benefits decreased with frequent naps. Meta-analysis of 313,651 participants reported that people who took naps of more than an hour had a 30% greater risk of all-cause death and 34% higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease compared to those who took no naps. In their study of 935 diabetic women, long and short sleep- ing as well as snoring were biomarkers of cardiovascular disease.
Benefits of Sleep A good night's rest is an elusive goal for many, but people
live the longest when they sleep seven to eight hours a night.[vi] Sleep is restorative and necessary for your body's functional processes.
Maintaining good sleep quality, at least in young adulthood and middle age, promotes better cognitive functioning and serves to protect against age-related cognitive declines. Sleep, long overlooked, is now recognized as the "third pillar" of good health after nutrition and exercise.
Poor Sleep Impacts Sleep disturbances have been associated with metabolic,
psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Sleep apnea, in- somnia, dementia and restless leg syndrome often disrupt sleep. Poor sleep exacerbates obesity, diabetes, inflammation, depres- sion, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. In a longitudinal study of 8,992 people between the ages of
32 and 86 years, scientists found that sleeping five or fewer hours was associated with diabetes risk and that obesity and high blood pressure both acted as mediators of this relationship. In a study of 1,666 men and 2,329 women 20 years or
older, women with both short -- less than five hours -- and long sleep of eight or more hours had poorer lipid profiles whereas only men who were long sleepers had a cholesterol imbalance. Over an hour of daytime napping was associated with greater risk of all-cause mortality compared with non-nappers in a review of seven studies involving 98,163 Chinese participants. Sleep also impacts your job, life and health. In a study of
11,698 workers, those experiencing sleep disturbances had more absenteeism, lower work performance ratings and higher health care costs. Lack of sleep decreases attention and memory, height- ens negative emotions and impairs learning.
Seven Tips for Healthier Sleep
1. Acupressure In a study of 36 participants with average age of 32, those using acupressure increased sleep quality scores by 26%. Both sleep quality and quality of life were improved with acupres- sure in research of 62 nursing home residents. In a compre- hensive review, acupressure significantly enhanced sleep quality.
2. Aromatherapy In a meta-analysis of 12 studies, aromatherapy effectively
improved sleep
quality.Lavender oil helped with insomnia and sleep quality. Lavender aromatherapy increased sleep quality and quality of life in a study of 57 sleep-deprived menopausal women. In a trial of 15 healthy Japanese students, lavender produced less sleepiness upon awakening compared to no lavender. Three groups of 120 cancer patients received lavender,
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