Multivariable analyses found genetic predispositions to overall rheumatoid arthritis with decreased sleep duration, as well as a significant genetic association between seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and insomnia symptoms.
Power naps may not be a substitute for regular restorative sleep, but they can help you recharge during the course of the day, enabling better performance at work and improving your mood.
Short and long sleep duration has been linked with a variety of consequences such as impaired cognition, increased risk of chronic health conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease), motor vehicle accidents, and mortality. The objective of this article is to review relevant evidence from recent large-scale prospective studies. On the basis of this review, recommendations are provided to facilitate future research in this area.
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds a new study.