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Stroke: A major risk factor for a brain attack is a sleep disorder.

Stroke is a potentially fatal condition that needs to be treated right away. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it can happen when something prevents blood flow to a portion of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts (CDC). The likelihood that your brain will suffer damage or degeneration after surviving a stroke increases, which could lead to long-term disability or even death. Having said that, let’s first examine the risk. People over the age of 55, those with pre-existing medical conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, and those … Continue reading Stroke: A major risk factor for a brain attack is a sleep disorder.

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Good night’s sleep reduces chances of stroke: Study

A new study has shown that a good night’s sleep with restrictions greatly reduces the chances of paralysis. In a study conducted in France, researchers described seven to eight hours of sleep as the best sleep, saying that during the best sleep, the person who sleeps hardly changes. In the study, scientists monitored the night habits of more than 7,000 people over the age of 50 to find a link between the two things. A 10-year study found that people who had the best night’s sleep were 75 percent less likely to develop stroke. Experts now say that if everyone … Continue reading Good night’s sleep reduces chances of stroke: Study

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Less sleep can cause irreversible damage to vision

Research suggests that getting less sleep, not sleeping during the day, and snoring may all make you more likely to get glaucoma, a common eye condition that damages the nerve that goes to the brain. According to researchers, 112 million people worldwide may be affected by this condition in the next 20 years. The study, published in the BMJ Open Journal, looked at a number of reasons why there is a link between poor sleep and glaucoma. One reason is the internal pressure of the eye, which increases when a person is lying down and when there is no balance … Continue reading Less sleep can cause irreversible damage to vision