A new study has identified four distinct types of sleepers:
- Good sleepers: Have a healthy sleep routine, with ideal regularity, satisfaction, alertness during the day, adequate bedtimes, efficiency in napping and waking up, and solid duration.
- Weekend sleepers: Have below-average sleep periods in general, but recover on weekends or non-workdays.
- Sleepers with insomnia: They present classic signs of insomnia: difficulty sleeping, tiredness during the day and delay in falling asleep.
- Sleepers who nap: Have good sleep patterns and frequent daytime naps.
The study also found that:
- People with insomnia who remained this type over 10 years were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression.
- There is a need to educate people about the benefits of good sleep and the link between poor sleep and health problems.
- Factors such as age, education and job security can influence the type of sleep.
- There are sleep hygiene behaviors that can be adopted to improve sleep, such as avoiding cell phone use in bed, exercising regularly and avoiding caffeine in the late afternoon.
The study was published in Psychosomatic Medicine.
Some reflections on the study:
- The relationship between sleep and health is complex and multifaceted.
- The type of sleep you sleep can have a significant impact on your long-term health.
- It is important to have healthy sleeping habits to promote health and well-being.
- More research is needed to better understand the relationship between sleep and health.
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