The dangers of lack of sleep with age.. Commitment to 7 hours and the recipe for protection
Lack of sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure
A commitment to moderate sleep hours helps maintain the immune system, as well as weight, and contributes to enhancing mental activity, and maintaining cardiovascular health, according to the Gulf Cooperation Council Health Council.
The council stated that the elderly need to sleep at the same rate as adults need, ie, between seven and eight hours a day.
He warned that lack of sleep increases the risk of elderly people suffering from several diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, in addition to the negative impact on concentration and mood.
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