Hit the Bed More: Less Sleep Hurts Your Heart

Getting less than six hours of sleep can significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure, according to a recent study.

-, United Kingdom (prHWY.com) April 12, 2012 - Getting less than six hours of sleep can significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure, according to a recent study. Findings by the American College of Cardiology reveal that sleeping less can escalate the chances of health problems including obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure.

The research, which involved around 3,000 patients over the age of 45, found that getting inadequate sleep can hurt your performance. It showed that those people who slept under six hours were twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack and are 1.6 times more probably to have heart failure. However, the survey also found that sleeping more than eight hours was also not good for your heart and raised the risk of chest pain and coronary artery disease.

Previous studies have shown that people who slept four to six hours a night had a declined ability to sustain attention and therefore it affected the quality of productivity and work. What is more, insufficient sleep has been linked to increased levels of stress hormones and inflammatory markers.

So with the recommendation of ideal quality sleep equating between six and eight hours, make sure that you hit the pillow accordingly. Struggle to drift off quickly? Quality beds and mattresses are needed to support the back and let the muscles relax properly.

Here are some top furniture ideas from Bedworld to help you fall sound asleep when you get into bed. And regardless of whether you prefer leather beds or bunk beds, there is bound to be something to suit your taste and sleeping needs.

Sleepy Dreams Winchester Faux Leather Black Bed available in various sizes. This sleigh bed comes complete with graceful curved edges and a sprung slatted base. Price: £249

Sleepynight Ruby Divan Base Non Drawer gives great support to all mattresses and is available in various sizes including single, small double, double, and kingsize. Price: £89

Verona Bed in a Box is fantastically affordable and features a contemporary low foot end design with a simple styled headboard. Price: £99

Sleepy Dreams Sophia Pink Metal Bed Frame is perfect for a little girl's room. The single bed is finished in pink with sprung slatted base available. Price: £89

The Sleepy Dreams Celine Metal Bed is new from Bedworld and has a silver finish to give the bed frame a modern look. Available in single and double. Price: £109

For More Information Visit : http://www.bedworld.net

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· Name: Diane Cairns
· Company Name: Bedworld
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· Country: United Kingdom
· Telephone Number: 01977 669698
· Email: managers@bedworld.net
· Language: English

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