It is known that lack of sleep negatively affects human health. However, its excess amount also poses a danger to human health, as it is associated with a risk of heart attack, writes gazeta. ru.

The study involved 9692 patients whose average age was 62 years.. Experts monitored subjects for 9.5 years. During this period, 346 people were diagnosed with a heart attack.. Participants in the experiment regularly filled out questionnaires and answered questions regarding sleep..

Data analysis showed that people sleeping from 6 to 8 hours a day are least likely to become victims of a heart attack. Lovers of sleep longer, namely more than 8 hours, were at a 46% higher risk of heart attack. People whose nightly rest varies from less than 6 hours to more than 8 hours a day get a heart attack 4 times more often than usual, experts noted.

Experts hope that the results of their study will give people an incentive to monitor their daily routine and not expose their health to unnecessary danger.

medicinform. net.