Why Doctors Forbid Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours: What You Need to Know

20.02.2025 10:38

Doctors strongly recommend sleeping at least six hours a day.

The consequences of not following this rule may be more serious than it seems at first glance.

Scientists have found that sleeping less than six hours will “break” the body as if a person smoked a pack of cigarettes every day.

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Rapid aging of the brain

Lack of sleep primarily negatively affects the functioning of the brain and can lead to memory problems.

Scientists warn that after lack of sleep a person is more alert than after several glasses of wine.

The heart is working to the point of exhaustion

When a person sleeps little, cortisol accumulates in his body.

The stress hormone causes blood vessels to wear out faster and affects the functioning of the heart.

Cardiologists warn that sleeping less than six hours a day is dangerous to your health.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Rapid aging of the brain
  2. The heart is working to the point of exhaustion