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New findings from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) highlight the crucial connection between sleep and longevity. A study published in the journal Sleep Advances<\/em> reveals that not getting enough sleep can shorten lifespan even more than factors like diet, exercise, and social isolation.<\/p>\n Researchers used national data from the CDC to assess life expectancy trends across various U.S. counties. The results showed that insufficient sleep increases the risk of death in all states, ranking just after smoking as a leading behavioral risk factor.<\/p>\n Dr. Andrew McHill, who led the study, expressed surprise at how strongly inadequate sleep correlated with reduced life expectancy. He emphasized that people should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep every night to improve their health. \u201cThis research shows that prioritizing sleep is just as important as focusing on diet and exercise,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n In discussions about sleep\u2019s importance, Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist, pointed out that sleep plays a vital role in brain function and overall health. \u201cWhen we sleep, our brain clears out toxins. If you don\u2019t get enough rest, your brain ages faster, showing less blood flow and higher inflammation levels,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n The lack of sleep can also lead to poor judgment and unhealthy habits. Dr. Amen added that insufficient sleep leaves people feeling hungrier and less capable of making good choices, creating a cycle that leads to even more stress and further sleep disruption.<\/p>\n To enhance your sleep routine, Dr. Amen suggests going to bed just 15 minutes earlier. He encourages individuals to avoid distractions like phones or streaming services before bedtime. Starting the day with a positive mindset can also contribute to better brain health.<\/p>\n This research underscores the importance of sleep in maintaining not just physical health but also mental well-being. By recognizing sleep as a priority, individuals may improve their quality of life significantly.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Poor Sleep Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy New findings from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) highlight the crucial connection between sleep and longevity. A study published in the journal Sleep Advances reveals that not getting enough sleep can shorten lifespan even more than factors like diet, exercise, and social isolation. Researchers used national data<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23743,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[5316,1990,18808,19,18595,21954],"class_list":{"0":"post-23742","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-brain-health","9":"tag-health","10":"tag-healthy-living","11":"tag-lifestyle","12":"tag-medical-research","13":"tag-sleep-disorders"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23742"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23742\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}