At the beginning of the study, among individuals who did not have a stroke or other major health problems in the past, those who slept at least 9 hours a night were 23 percent more likely to have a stroke, compared to those who slept less than 8 hours. was observed to rise. Within the framework of the research, the results of which were published in the journal “Neurology”, 31 thousand 750 people with an average age of 62 in China were examined.
It is dangerous to sleep for more than 90 minutes during the day
It was observed that the risk of having a stroke increased by 25 percent in individuals who systematically took a nap for more than 90 minutes during the day, compared to those who took a nap for at most an hour or did not sleep during the day. The research also revealed that those who sleep long hours at night and take long naps during the day have an 85% higher chance of having a stroke. It was stated that the participants were followed for 6 years during the study and 1557 of them had a stroke in the process.
More research is the rule
Huacong University scientist Xiaomin Cang pointed out that more research is needed on the link between naps during the day and longer hours of sleep at night with an increased risk of stroke. Cang reminded that past studies have revealed that those who take a long nap or sleep have undesirable changes in cholesterol levels and their waist circumferences are enlarged.
