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8 common habits that could shorten your life
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.