www.deluxecomfort.com Myth #4: Health problems such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and depression are unrelated to the quantity and quality of a person’s sleep. Fact: Studies have found a direct relationship between sleep and many health problems. Insufficient sleep affects growth hormone secretion that is linked to obesity. As the amount of hormone secretion decreases, the chance for weight gain increases. Blood pressure usually falls during the sleep cycle. However, interrupted sleep can adversely affect this normal decline, leading to hypertension and cardiovascular problems. Insufficient sleep impairs the body’s ability to use insulin, leading to the onset of diabetes. Solution: Losing weight and building up one’s health with whole fruits and vegetables, while reducing fat-loaded foods, such as meat, cheese, and hydrogenated fats found in many processed foods can help. Also, 60 minutes of daily exercise and avoiding stimulants, such as caffeine, chocolate and white sugar found in drinks and foods. Myth #5: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need. Fact: Just like most adults, people over the age of 65 need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not. Solution: Building healthy, lifelong habits is a must to getting a good night’s sleep and enjoying life as a senior. Daily walking, deep-breathing and stretching exercises, spending time with family and friends and jumping into a hobby can …
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