New study finds lack of sleep has negative effects on women’s hearts

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that losing just 90 minutes of sleep a night can cause significant damage to blood vessels in women in their 30s and 40s within just six weeks. The research team, led by Dr. Sanja Jelic, studied 35 women with an average age of 36. They had them sleep their usual seven to nine hours a night for six weeks, and then delayed their bedtime by 90 minutes (to about six hours) for another six weeks. The สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที results showed that during the reduced sleep, the endothelial cells lining the walls of blood vessels showed clear signs of oxidative stress.

In short, sleeping 1.5 hours less than usual (about 6 hours per night) can have a negative effect on blood vessels in women aged 30-40 in just 6 weeks, increasing the risk of developing a condition called ‘oxidative stress’ in the blood vessels, a major cause of heart disease.

Why worry?

Because heart disease is the number 1 cause of death in women, if you don’t get enough sleep today, the damage will start from the age of 30 and continue to build up until after menopause. Approximately 70% of women are at higher risk of heart disease. 

Simple, practical solutions

Start by getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night, and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Avoid alcohol at least four hours before bed, and try a supplement, such as magnesium or melatonin, to help you sleep better. Getting enough sleep is especially important for women, as many factors can interfere with sleep, including hormonal changes, working hard, caring for children or elderly parents, and stress.