At the 2022 annual congress of the European Cardiology Society, Dr. Aboubakari Nambiema presented the findings of his study that found that only 10% of older adults ages 50 to 75 get optimal sleep (click here). Optimal sleep is defined as getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night, never or rarely having insomnia, almost never needing to take a nap, not suffering from sleep apnea, and generally being a “morning person.”
Comments: Lack of sleep is dangerous to your health and well-being. Chronic sleep deprivation not only reduces life expectancy (click here), but also increases the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, obesity, heart disease, stroke, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, menstrual irregularities, infections, anxiety, drops in IQ, increases in car accidents, depression, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, suicide, loss of libido, and even erectile dysfunction. Nearly every major health problem is associated with chronic sleep deprivation. No other risk factor shows up more often! Click here to learn how to fix the most common sleep issues.
