Sweet Dreams, Sweeter Health
Did you think that having trouble falling asleep at night and feeling tired in the morning is of no concern to your health? Think again. A strong link had been reported between a decrease in sleep quality and the increased risks of cancer.
Humans spend roughly a third of their lives sleeping. Our body is constantly repairing itself from the wear and tear accumulated during the day during the period of slumber. However, when one does not get enough sleep, the body is unable to produce enough melatonin, a hormone with antioxidant properties which helps to prevent damage to cells. As a result, the cells become easily inflamed and this hinders our immune system from functioning properly. This disruption eventually promotes the growth of cancer cells over long periods of time.
If you have trouble sleeping, you may be suffering from one of the three most common sleep disorders: insomnia, parasomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Insomnia …show more content…
Parasomnia was associated to brain tumours and neurodegenerative diseases; OSA may cause complications of the heart, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure; insomnia gave rise to an increased risk in every form of cancer with risk of breast cancer being the most significant.
Additionally, researchers also found a correlation between sleep disorders and an unhealthy lifestyle. Individuals who smoke and drink alcohol on a regular basis are likely to find themselves unable to sleep well at night. Considering every 2 in 5 men smoke as compared to 9% of females and alcoholism being twice as common in males as females, these may be the factors explaining why males have a higher risk of cancer as compared to females. Consider ditching the cigarettes and alcohol and you might find yourself falling asleep more easily and feeling more energised in the
Did you think that having trouble falling asleep at night and feeling tired in the morning is of no concern to your health? Think again. A strong link had been reported between a decrease in sleep quality and the increased risks of cancer.
Humans spend roughly a third of their lives sleeping. Our body is constantly repairing itself from the wear and tear accumulated during the day during the period of slumber. However, when one does not get enough sleep, the body is unable to produce enough melatonin, a hormone with antioxidant properties which helps to prevent damage to cells. As a result, the cells become easily inflamed and this hinders our immune system from functioning properly. This disruption eventually promotes the growth of cancer cells over long periods of time.
If you have trouble sleeping, you may be suffering from one of the three most common sleep disorders: insomnia, parasomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Insomnia …show more content…
Parasomnia was associated to brain tumours and neurodegenerative diseases; OSA may cause complications of the heart, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure; insomnia gave rise to an increased risk in every form of cancer with risk of breast cancer being the most significant.
Additionally, researchers also found a correlation between sleep disorders and an unhealthy lifestyle. Individuals who smoke and drink alcohol on a regular basis are likely to find themselves unable to sleep well at night. Considering every 2 in 5 men smoke as compared to 9% of females and alcoholism being twice as common in males as females, these may be the factors explaining why males have a higher risk of cancer as compared to females. Consider ditching the cigarettes and alcohol and you might find yourself falling asleep more easily and feeling more energised in the