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Sleepless in Detroit? Your health is at risk. Doctor Explains
Doctor explains sleep health.
Sleep Health
The big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis says "...One of the easiest things you can do, at any time of the year, to improve your overall health, is to get good quality sleep!"
In the news: Detroit, new research is showing that humans need more sleep during the winter months.
The key point here is this: The research is showing that humans experience longer REM sleep in winter and less deep sleep in autumn. The changes in day lengths and light exposure during certain seasons can affect our sleep duration and quality.
Of note, autumn & winter in Michigan can be particularly severe because of the changes in the sunlight!
Did you know that 38.9% of the adults living in Wayne County sleep less than 7 hours a night?
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Doctor's Insight about Sleep Quality and Good Health
The big picture: "It is imperative to prioritize quality sleep as an important component of overall health. Taking care of your sleep quality in winter, and other seasons, is crucial. One tip for a good night's rest is to make sure that your bedroom temperature is comfortably cool. Your body will thank you for it! Bad quality of sleep has been linked to many health conditions including diabetes, weight gain, and even heart disease." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.
Next Steps: The American Heart Association recently added 'Healthy Sleep' to its Life's Essential 8 guidelines.
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Did you know that undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea is one primary reason why people don't get a good night of sleep? Untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, mood problems, and more. If you aren't sleeping well, make sure that you discuss sleep apnea with your healthcare team.
In Wayne County, 19.9% of the adults have depression. And, 18.2% of you have reported that your mental health is not good. Both of these variables are affected by the quality of your sleep.
What they're saying:"Seasonal changes in sleep architecture may have implications for recommendations regarding sleep routines... (i)f replicated in a healthy population, this would provide first evidence for a need to adjust sleep habits to season." (Primary Source)
Source:
The journal, Frontiers in Neuroscience published the article: Seasonality of human sleep: Polysomnographic data of a neuropsychiatric sleep clinic (Read it Here)
Sleep Stats: (CDC)
- 50-70 Million Americans have some type of chronic sleep disorder.
- 33% of Americans don't get enough sleep.
- 17.7% of Wayne County residents report that have poor or fair health.
