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Snoring, snorting, tossing
and turning, napping for a long time during the day, waking during the
night, and sleeping too little or even too much all
contribute to poor-quality sleep and may raise your risk of stroke,
according to a new study.
In fact, researchers found
that the more sleep problems you have, the higher the risk of stroke.
One reason may be the
impact of short, fragmented sleep and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea
on the body’s ability to regulate metabolism, blood pressure and
inflammation, which are all risk factors for stroke, said Dr. Phyllis
Zee, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine at
Northwestern’s medical school, who was not involved in the study.
It’s important to
prioritize getting those seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each
night on a regular basis, Zee said. Doing so means going to bed and
waking at the same time every day, even on weekends.
“Regular exposure to light
in the morning and afternoon can also improve sleep quality,” she said,
adding that anyone struggling with snoring, insomnia or excessive
sleepiness during the day should talk to a sleep specialist.
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