Lack of sleep can DECREASE your longevity
12.19.09
LACK OF SLEEP (- 5 years)
Good-quality sleep is positively linked to successful aging and longer survival. On the flip side, fragmented sleep patterns tend to be a sign of faster aging and disease.
Sleep studies indicate that disrupted sleep can lead to irritability, memory and concentration levels and ability to handle stress.
The American Cancer Society performed a large study in 1950 and found that people who slept for just four or fewer hours a night had the highest death rates – while those who sleep excessively nine to ten hours a night had higher death rates. More recent research suggests that people sleeping six to seven hours a night live the longest.
Tags: Aging, Anti-aging, Longevity, Optimal living, Sleep, Stress