It is not unusual to catch an afternoon nap during the weekend. It often happens that due to disturbing factors, we cannot get the sleep we want. Nevertheless, we recommend that you do not abandon the nap.
New research has found that people up to age 65 who sleep 5 hours or less a night have more chance of death than those who sleep at least 6 hours. The good news is that if you successfully catch up on sleep during the weekend, lowers the risk of death.
Research Manager Torbjörn Åkerstedt proved that quality sleep is the key to a long life. The study, which was published in the journal Journal of Sleep Research, covered more than 38,000 people. The findings showed that people who sleep averagely have less than 5 hours a day, right 65 % higher chances of death, while those who spend more time sleeping during the weekend do not have to fear for their lives.
Scientists have also proven that too much sleep is not beneficial. People who sleep everyday more than 8 hours, they have 25 % higher risk of death.
How can you improve your sleep schedule and in this way contribute to a healthy lifestyle? He revealed the answers to this question dr. Ian Wallace.
1. Leave your job at work
After you leave your workplace, try to avoid using electronic devices such as your computer, tablet and phone.
2. Stop drinking coffee
Caffeine is supposed to affect our body even at night. This can be reflected in restless sleep.
3. Give up alcohol
Alcohol initially acts as a sedative, but in the process of decomposition it turns into a stimulant. That is why it does not contribute to quality sleep.
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