8 common habits that could shorten your life

Poor sleep habits decrease life expectancy

4. Poor sleep affects life expectancy

Poor sleep can result in a buildup of plaque in your arteries and higher levels of inflammatory cells in your blood vessels. At the same time, it reduces the hormone that controls those inflammatory cells. You’re looking at a prescription for a stroke.

Getting less than seven or eight hours of sleep, and not having a regular bedtime, puts you at higher risk for heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, stroke, and even dementia.

And if you think sleeping pills are the answer, think again.

Read: 12 natural aids to help you nod off

Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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