Because there are 24 hours in a day, and we sleep for about 8 hours — that is, a third of our lives . If sleep is good, deep — it helps the body heal and rejuvenate . With a lack of sleep, appetite increases, people eat a lot, gain weight, the brain works poorly, because in slow-wave sleep the brain is cleansed of metabolic waste through the glymphatic system . Very important: many people, especially those with a belly , have obstructive sleep apnea . Then a person does not feel rested, has a headache in the morning, blood pressure rises, the belly grows. They do not understand why. It is all because they often do not breathe at night . Apnea — obstruction of the airways. A person sleeps, breathes, then does not breathe — a total of an hour to an hour and a half within an 8-hour sleep. This damages the brain.
As a result, the hormonal system is disrupted , many stress hormones are released, the kidneys suffer, the pressure rises and a person with sleep apnea can die in his sleep . Therefore, if you snore – this is a reason to contact a somnologist . The doctor will decide what to do. The next important point – the level of LDL (low-density lipoproteins) . If it is low – a person is less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases and live to 90+ .
For example, in an elderly person, almost 90, an ultrasound of the vessels of the neck and legs does not detect cholesterol plaques , because he has had a low level of “bad” cholesterol all his life. That is why it is important to know your cholesterol and examine your lipids. If it is high, it does not prevent you from feeling well… until a heart attack or stroke occurs . Then a plaque forms, a thrombus and blood flow is disrupted.
Therefore, be sure to examine an extended lipid profile — all fractions: LDL, HDL, triglycerides. The doctor will tell you what to do next. In the CIS countries, many people die from cardiovascular diseases due to high cholesterol . And with low cholesterol, they live longer and happier. Daily eating of fruits and vegetables is also important — this helps to live longer. Rational nutrition — a balanced diet (e.g. Mediterranean or DASH ) with proteins, fish, vegetables, fruits, whole grains. Many fruits and vegetables = a source of fiber, vitamins and minerals that reduce inflammation and strengthen blood vessels and the heart. People who consume about 0.5 kg of fruits and vegetables daily are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases. This food has a rejuvenating effect . Check your refrigerator: the variety of fruits, berries, vegetables is important. Do not believe “badologists” — most dietary supplements are illegitimate garbage and harm the liver. Diet is a guarantee of health. If your waist circumference is under 94 cm for men and under 80 cm for women , this is a good indicator.
