6 problems you might encounter if you sleep more than 8 hours a day.
If you're planning on sleeping in this weekend, you should read this article and reconsider.
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Weight gain Numerous studies have shown a link between sleeping too much or too little and diabetes and obesity. Sleeping too much leaves you with no time to exercise and burn excess fat, making it easy to gain weight. |
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Depressive disorder People with depressive disorders often experience sleep disturbances as well. Sleeping more than usual is also considered a type of sleep disorder. Not wanting to leave your bed, not wanting to meet friends, not feeling interested in the world outside your room can, over time, lead to depressive symptoms. |
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Heart attack A study has shown that people who sleep more than 8 hours a day have a 34% higher risk of heart disease than those who sleep less. |
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Headache Lack of sleep causes headaches, and so does too much sleep. You shouldn't spend all day Sunday in bed if you don't want to wake up with a terrible headache on Monday morning. |
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Memory problems Scientific research has shown that sleeping too much can affect brain function, impairing cognitive abilities and the ability to remember details. |
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Insomnia Sleeping too much during the day makes it difficult to fall asleep at night. Because you stayed up too late the night before, you'll wake up later the next day, and this cycle repeats, leading to sleep disorders. |
