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Sleeping less than 5 hours a night is a silent killer risk

Sleeping less than 5 hours a night is a  silent killer risk
Published 2 years ago on Mar 16, 2023

Researchers in sweden found missing out on shut-eye increased the chances of developing peripheral artery disease, where blood vessels in the legs become clogged.

The study tracked rates of the disease in 650,000 adults, and compared it to how long they slept each night. 

It found missing out on the recommended seven to nine hours sleep put people at risk of the condition.

Dr Shuai Yuan, of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, said: “Sleeping for seven to eight hours a night is a good habit for lowering the risk of peripheral artery disease.”

Around one in five British over-60s suffer the condition, which raises the risk of heart attack ans stroke 

The condition is more common in smokers and people with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. 

It can cause hair loss on the legs, painful aches when walking, numbness, brittle toenails and ulcers.

Previous research suggests not sleeping enough raises the risk of heart disease, which is also caused by clogged arteries.

Dr Yuan said: “In addition, sleeping problems are among the top ranked complaints in peripheral artery disease patients.”

The latest study, published in European Heart Journal – Open, looked at the impact of sleep habits on the condition.

Researchers compared how much people slept with whether they developed the condition.

They then analysed their genetic data to assess whether sleep was impacting their chances of getting peripheral artery disease or vice versa.

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Researchers in sweden found missing out on shut-eye increased the chances of developing peripheral artery disease, where blood vessels in the legs become clogged.

The study tracked rates of the disease in 650,000 adults, and compared it to how long they slept each night. 

It found missing out on the recommended seven to nine hours sleep put people at risk of the condition.

Dr Shuai Yuan, of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, said: “Sleeping for seven to eight hours a night is a good habit for lowering the risk of peripheral artery disease.”

Around one in five British over-60s suffer the condition, which raises the risk of heart attack ans stroke 

The condition is more common in smokers and people with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. 

It can cause hair loss on the legs, painful aches when walking, numbness, brittle toenails and ulcers.

Previous research suggests not sleeping enough raises the risk of heart disease, which is also caused by clogged arteries.

Dr Yuan said: “In addition, sleeping problems are among the top ranked complaints in peripheral artery disease patients.”

The latest study, published in European Heart Journal – Open, looked at the impact of sleep habits on the condition.

Researchers compared how much people slept with whether they developed the condition.

They then analysed their genetic data to assess whether sleep was impacting their chances of getting peripheral artery disease or vice versa.

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