{"id":109118,"date":"2021-07-25T12:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=109118"},"modified":"2021-07-23T19:13:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T23:13:56","slug":"erratic-sleep-the-toll-it-can-take-on-ones-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/07\/25\/erratic-sleep-the-toll-it-can-take-on-ones-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Erratic sleep: the toll it can take on one’s body"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease.<\/p>\n

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Erratic Sleep Puts Heart Health At Risk<\/strong>
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Fort Wayne, Indiana (July 12, 2021) \u2013 We\u2019ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study<\/a> published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. David Mohan, MD, Family Medicine, with Lutheran Health Physicians, is making sure patients know how important it is to establish a regular sleep pattern.<\/p>\n

The cardiovascular system exhibits strong circadian rhythms, biochemical, physiological and behavioral processes that rise and fall during the 24-hour day, to maintain normal functioning. The sleep\/wake cycle is another circadian rhythm and the study found that individuals with the most irregular sleep duration or timing had more than twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared with individuals who had the most regular sleep patterns. Physicians are now more likely to recommend sufficient sleep as a heart health prevention action on top of physical activity and healthy diet.<\/p>\n

“People underestimate the possible formulation effects of not getting regular consistent amounts of sleep,” says Mohan. “If you have inconsistent amounts of sleep from night to night or do not have a standard bedtime, you might well be at risk for cardiovascular disease, regardless of sleep quality or whether you have sleep apnea. Inconsistent amounts of sleep and inconsistent bedtimes correlate with conditions like high blood pressure, heart attack and diabetes.”<\/p>\n

The National Sleep Foundation has identified that from age 18 to 64 we need 7 to 9 hours of sleep, and at 65 or older we need 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Children and younger people have a need for more hours.<\/p>\n

This time is needed so the body can perform a number of vital functions that support the health of both body and brain. Three primary functions are repairing tissue, fighting off infection and processing memories of experiences from the day.<\/p>\n

Higher variability in sleep duration or timing is associated with higher blood pressure and blood lipid levels as well as insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes. Insufficient sleep can affect your body in other ways, including: <\/p>\n