Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes and heart disease

Source: FoxNews

People who get less than six hours of sleep a night may be more likely to have risk factors that increase their odds of diabetes, heart disease and strokes, a Korean study suggests.

This combination of risk factors – including high blood sugar, high cholesterol, extra fat around the midsection, high blood pressure and excess amounts of fats in the blood – is known as metabolic syndrome.

Short sleep duration was linked to about 30 percent increased risk of high blood sugar and excess belly fat, as well as 56 percent higher odds of hypertension, compared to those who slept longer.

One shortcoming of the study is its reliance on participants to accurately recall and report on their sleep habits, medical conditions and lifestyle behaviors.

To avoid the ill effects of insufficient sleep; individuals should take a close look at their daily routines and make sure they allow enough time in their schedule for rest. Some things like time for work, school or childcare may not be optional, but other things like time for television or movies might be replaced with more rest.

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