From hypertension to tremors: how lack of sleep can affect health

A few hours or poor sleep quality can negatively impact different parts of the body.

The cell phone has brought many communication possibilities, such as the ability to contact the whole world. The less good side of this invention is precisely the difficulty of disconnection.

For example, it is common to take the device to bed and from there we check for updates on Instagram, news on Twitter or chat with friends ….

Many people may already know this, but a revelation from the singer javasuffering essential tremor, once again draws attention to the damage of a bad night’s sleep or little rest during the night. This neurological condition can manifest itself during a voluntary action of the body, such as bringing a cup of coffee in the mouth, and is also related to poor sleep quality.

IS what happened to djavan.

“It’s a dysfunction caused by lack of sleep. The less you sleep, the more prone you are to essential tremor. I’ve never been the guy who slept the most in my life. I’m better now,” said the artist.

Damage from poor sleep quality

or essential tremor it’s not the only harm that poor sleep quality can cause. There are increased risks of developing, for example, anxiety and depression, cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity. There are chances of decreased immunity and even dementia.

“Insomnia, or poor quality sleep, can lead to mood swings and irritability, memory problems, concentration, decreased libido, fatigue and sleepiness,” adds neurophysiologist Márcia Assis, vice president of the Brazilian Sleep Association.

The expert adds that some indicators show the poor sleep quality, such as: difficulty sleeping every night, tired awakening, drowsiness during the day and even excessive snoring. Essential tremor is also an important indicator because, although genetic predisposition is seen as a risk factor, it worsens if the individual sleeps less than necessary.

Tremor can also worsen with agitation and anxiety. These two, in fact, are intrinsically linked to sleep, both because they interfere with the individual’s sleep time, and because they are the product of reduced hours of sleep.

What to do to sleep better

Experts point out that the secret to sleep better is to bet on sleep hygiene. For neurologist Eline Barbosa, a specialist in sleep medicine and a member of the Brazilian Medical College of Acupuncture (CMBA), the term should not only enter people’s vocabulary, but also their routines.

“It is a set of habits that a person must maintain in order to achieve better sleep efficiency,” he points out.

Some of these habits are already well known, such as avoiding caffeine hours before bed. Other expert tips are:

• Respect the need for hours of sleep, generally between 7 and 8 hours a day;
• Practice physical exercises regularly;
• Reduce ambient light at night;
• Get natural light in the morning;
• Eat light, fat-free, caffeine-free meals in the evening, two to three hours before bedtime;
• Avoid drinking alcohol before bedtime, as it impairs sleep quality;
• Do not use electronic devices, such as TVs, mobile phones, tablets and computers, at least one hour before bedtime;
• Keep the room dark, with a good temperature;
• Look for relaxation techniques;
• Avoid using your cell phone if you wake up in the middle of the night.

* With editing by Estela Marques.

Source: Terra

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