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Sleep Smarter: The Real Range Beyond the Eight-Hour Rule
health10 days ago

Sleep Smarter: The Real Range Beyond the Eight-Hour Rule

Eight hours of sleep isn’t a universal rule, new review and studies suggest. Ancestral sleep patterns show flexibility, with hunter-gatherer communities averaging about 5.7–7.1 hours and pre-industrial societies around 6.4 hours, while modern sleep is often delayed by artificial light. Individual sleep needs vary by health and biological sex, with some research hinting at an optimal range of roughly 6.4–7.8 hours depending on the organ and sex. Consequently, guidelines such as the National Sleep Foundation’s seven-to-nine hours for adults aged 26–64 reflect a personal “sweet spot,” not a fixed eight-hour target.

via New York Post|
#health#research#sleep
Morning Naps Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Adults, Study Finds
health4 months ago

Morning Naps Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Adults, Study Finds

A 19-year prospective study of 1,338 older adults using wrist actigraphy found that longer daytime napping, higher nap frequency, and morning naps are associated with higher all-cause mortality, while irregular nap patterns were not. Each additional hour of daytime napping was linked to about a 13% increase in mortality risk, and each extra nap per day to about 7%; morning nappers had about 30% higher risk than afternoon nappers. The findings, which researchers say highlight the clinical value of wearable daytime-nap assessments, do not prove causation but suggest that shifting sleep patterns may reflect underlying neurodegenerative or cardiovascular processes, enabling early risk identification.

via Neuroscience News|
#health#mortality-risk#nap-duration
Poor Sleep Habits Significantly Impact Overall Health and Longevity
health1 year ago

Poor Sleep Habits Significantly Impact Overall Health and Longevity

A study analyzing data from over 88,000 UK adults links poor sleep patterns to 172 diseases, including dementia, Parkinson’s, and diabetes, with 92 of these diseases having over 20% of their risk associated with sleep issues. The research emphasizes the importance of sleep regularity and rhythm for overall health and disease prevention, suggesting that behavioral interventions targeting sleep consistency could improve health outcomes.

via Medical News Today|
#diseases#health#health-risks
Harvard Study Links Napping Habits to Increased Mortality Risk
health1 year ago

Harvard Study Links Napping Habits to Increased Mortality Risk

A large Harvard study found that certain napping habits—longer than 30 minutes, irregular schedules, and midday-heavy naps—are associated with higher mortality risk, potentially signaling underlying health issues. Short, consistent power naps are recommended, while irregular or prolonged naps may indicate health problems needing medical attention.

via Times of India|
#harvard-study#health#health-biomarkers
health1 year ago

11 Expert-Backed Reasons for Excessive Gas

Excessive gas can be caused by various factors beyond diet, including disrupted sleep, medication, stress, constipation, high-fat foods, and sleep apnea. Making lifestyle adjustments such as improving sleep hygiene, managing stress, moderating high-fat and high-fiber foods, and consulting healthcare providers can help alleviate gassiness. Persistent or severe symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor.

via EatingWell|
#dietary-habits#digestive-health#gassiness
Night Owls Show Greater Impulsiveness Than Morning Larks
health1 year ago

Night Owls Show Greater Impulsiveness Than Morning Larks

A study presented at SLEEP 2025 found that adolescents who identify as night owls tend to be more impulsive, especially under stress, compared to morning larks, with psychological factors possibly playing a larger role than biological circadian timing. The research suggests that targeting sleep habits could help reduce impulsivity-related risks during adolescence.

via Neuroscience News|
#adolescents#circadian-rhythm#health
Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk
health1 year ago

Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health highlights the importance of consistent sleep patterns for cardiovascular health. Researchers found that individuals with irregular sleep schedules were 26% more likely to experience cardiovascular issues, such as strokes and heart attacks, compared to those with regular sleep patterns. The study, which analyzed data from over 70,000 UK residents, suggests that maintaining a consistent sleep and wake time is crucial, potentially even more so than sleep duration, for reducing cardiovascular risk.

via Gizmodo|
#cardiovascular-health#health#research