{"id":7274,"date":"2024-06-27T06:03:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T06:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnewscentral.com\/?p=7274"},"modified":"2024-06-27T06:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T06:03:49","slug":"study-finds-how-certain-sleeping-patterns-are-associated-with-greater-disease-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnewscentral.com\/study-finds-how-certain-sleeping-patterns-are-associated-with-greater-disease-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Finds How Certain Sleeping Patterns Are Associated With Greater Disease Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The evidence is undeniable: Poor sleep habits can be detrimental to our health. However, not all \u201cbad\u201d sleep<\/a> is created equal, as some sleep patterns have a more pronounced connection to chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.<\/p>\n

A recent study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine<\/a> explored the different impacts of sleep patterns by identifying four distinct sleeping styles and their associated health risks.<\/p>\n

Researchers discovered that daytime nappers and individuals with insomnia<\/a> were more prone to developing chronic health conditions compared to other types of sleepers. The study also highlighted factors such as age and employment status that increased the likelihood of certain sleep problems.<\/p>\n

According to lead author Soomi Lee, PhD<\/a>, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State in State College<\/a>, Pennsylvania, these results remain consistent even after accounting for existing health conditions and factors such as education and income.<\/p>\n

The finding suggest that public health efforts and interventions to reduce chronic disease should be tailored to different sleeping patterns rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, she adds.<\/p>\n

Researchers Identified 4 Types of Sleepers<\/strong><\/p>\n

To gain a deeper understanding of various sleep patterns and their impact on long-term health<\/a>, researchers analyzed data from around 3,700 adults participating in the \u201cMidlife in the United States\u201d study. They collected information at two points, 10 years apart, focusing on self-reported sleep habits as sleep regularity and duration, perceived sleep satisfaction, daytime alertness, and the number and types of chronic conditions.<\/p>\n

The analysis identified four distinct sleep patterns:<\/p>\n

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  1. Good Sleepers:<\/strong> These individuals got enough sleep and reported sleep satisfaction without daytime sleepiness.<\/li>\n
  2. Weekend Catch-Up Sleepers:<\/strong> This group had irregular sleep patterns, typically not getting enough rest during the week and compensating by sleeping more on weekends or non-workdays.<\/li>\n
  3. Insomnia Sleepers:<\/strong> These people experienced short sleep duration, daytime tiredness, and took a long time to fall asleep.<\/li>\n
  4. Nappers:<\/strong> These individuals generally had good sleep but took frequent daytime naps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Specific Sleep Patterns Connected to Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer and Frailty<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>Researchers then examined participants\u2019 sleep patterns alongside data on age, employment status, education, and health over a 10-year period.<\/p>\n

    Key findings included:<\/p>\n