Getting a good amount of shut-eye overnight actually has loads of health benefits and, most notably, it can help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Research suggests that the less you sleep the more likely you are to encounter cardiovascular issues. Phyllis Zee, Professor of neurology and Director of the Sleep Disorders Program at Northwestern University, explained that insufficient sleep "really increases the risk factors for heart disease," although it doesnt necessarily cause heart disease. One of the reasons for this is because your blood pressure is meant to fall at night. So, if youre only having a few hours sleep, your body isnt getting enough time for the pressure to drop sufficiently. Studies have also shown numerous links between sleep deprivation and the development of type 2 diabetes. Lack of sleep increases insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes. Therefore, make sure you look after your sleeping pattern and your sleeping pattern will look after you.
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