A recent study shows that people find it increasingly difficult to give up bad sleeping habits, especially as they age.
But, you've probably heard all your life how important sleep is, especially if you meet the requirement of seven to nine full hours. Especially if you add a few minutes to your sleeping hours every day, you will see more benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, strengthening immunity, etc.
It seems that along with the time you spend in bed, other sleep habits, especially the time you wake up, can have significant effects on your health and even your weight.
A study published in the "Journal of Activity, Sedentary, and Sleep Behaviors" found how variability in sleep and wake times, along with total sleep time, affect indicators of health and body weight.
The study involved 3,698 people, all aged 46, who wore activity monitors to track their waking and sleeping habits for two weeks. They were then assessed for their average blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), belly fat levels, glucose, insulin and cholesterol levels to see how sleep affected these indicators. What the researchers found was that, overall, irregular sleep habits resulted in some poorer health indicators, especially for people who didn't move much throughout the day, as well as a higher belly fat mass.
However, they had some good news for rough sleepers: If someone lost a few hours of sleep here and there, increased exercise may help mitigate some of the health effects. When activity levels were taken into account, those who moved more saw an improvement in blood sugar and blood pressure, suggesting that exercise may help mitigate some of the damage caused by poor sleep.
If you want to maintain a healthy weight as you age, make sure you prioritize sleep. There are many techniques you can try to improve your sleep. Some people find that limiting screen time before bed, cultivating a calming bedtime routine, cooling the room or practicing relaxation can help.
Beyond them, maintaining a healthy sleep routine, from the time you wake up, are what greatly affect your body weight.
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