Sleep Deprivation has Harmful effects on Women

Posted on April 20, 2008 in Latest News

Sleep deprivation can have tremendous health consequences, particularly in women.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have discovered that poor sleep is linked to greater psychological distress and higher levels of biomarkers that increase your risk for heart disease and type 2 Diabetes.
Sleep loss may make women feel hungry, even if they are full, and increase fat storage. They might feel restless and depressed when unable to sleep. This will make them resort to food for comfort resulting in tremendous weight gain.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr Meir Kryger affirms

‘Unlike men, women have sleep problems related to hormonal and bodily changes from menstruation, pregnancy and menopause,’ he said. ‘Unfortunately, too often it is women whose sleep disorders are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of a lack of education among doctors about these unique problems. This failure by doctors to correctly diagnose female sleeplessness is meaning sufferers are putting their health at risk while contributing to dramatic rises in obesity and diabetes. Women lose sleep because of their role in the family and the demands of today’s 24/7 world,’ he added.

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