Heuser Health

 

Heuser Sleep Poll

 

In the latest study published in the journal SLEEP, your risk of heart disease and stroke are significantly increased if you sleep more, or fewer, than seven/eight hours per day (including naps) :

  • Less than 5-6 hours a night doubles your risk of angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Also increases the risk of weight gain and diabetes.

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  • 7 to 8 hours is optimal for most people.

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  • More than 9 hours a night doubles your risk of cardiovascular disease.

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We conducted a poll of our members  last week on their sleep habits, the results were encouraging!

(Sleep is also the time our muscle grows!) 

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Sleep well, live well!

Chris Thompson, MS, CSCS

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