Sleeping more than 9 hours increases cardiovascular risk

• May 3, 2024

Sleep little, on average 5 hours a day, affects the body, since people tend to be in a bad mood, their metabolism it slows down and they are more likely to suffer overweight Y obesity . However, sleep more than 9 hours a day, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases .

The Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC) warned that sleep more hours a day, increases 1.57 times the risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease, so it is recommended not to exceed the limit of hours of dream (between 7 and 8), especially during the holiday season.

According to the FEC, some of the summer habits that may seem very healthy, such as sleep In excess, both during the night and in the day, are dangerous to health.

Lorenzo Silva Melchor , member of the FEC and cardiologist of the Coronary Unit of the Puerta de Hierro University Hospital in Madrid, said: "Sleeping unintentionally active metabolic and endocrine factors harmful to health, but rest more hours than recommended can be related to disturbances and quality of sleep that affect alterations of cardiovascular parameters ".

Health experts recommend having a diet low in fats and salts; consume natural water, practice at least 30 minutes of exercise and ingest in moderation coffee and alcoholic beverages, to avoid cardiovascular problems and disorders of the dream .
 

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