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Less than 5 hours of sleep can double risk of clogged leg arteries: Study
Updated On: 17 March, 2023 05:12 PM IST | London | IANS
Those sleeping for less than 5 hours a night are at a high risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study. Over 200 people suffer from PAD globally, where arteries in the legs are clogged, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack
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A new study has found that people sleeping for less than five hours a night could be at 74 per cent risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours. Globally, over 200 million people suffer from PAD, where arteries in the legs are clogged, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack.
"Our study suggests that sleeping for seven to eight hours a night is a good habit for lowering the risk of PAD," study author Shuai Yuan of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden said. "Lifestyle changes that help people get more sleep, such as being physically active, may lower the risk of developing PAD. For patients with PAD, optimising pain management could also enable them to have a good night`s sleep," Yuan said.
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