Sleeping more than 8 hours nearly doubles the risk of stroke.

Sleeping seven to eight hours a night may help prevent a stroke; sleeping more than eight hours may increase the risk by up to 146%, according to new research.

According to the Telegraph, researchers atNew York University School of Medicine has been closely monitoring290,000 people were studied between 2004 and 2013. Their sleep patterns and exercise activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, or gardening were recorded. The factors...Health, lifestyle, age, and ethnicity are also taken into account.

Sleeping more than 8 hours increases the risk of stroke by 146%. (Image caption: stroke)

Research conclusionsngLeave it to ferment for 7 to 8 hours each night.And engaging in light exercise (30-60 minutes) 3-6 times per week will significantly reduce the risk of stroke.People who sleep more than 8 hours have a 146% increased risk of stroke. Those who sleep less than 7 hours have a 22% increased risk.

Around 110,000 people suffer a stroke in the UK each year. This is one of the leading causes of stroke.These are the three most common causes of death, after heart disease and cancer.Smoking, being overweight, lack of exercise, and an unhealthy diet increase the risk of stroke. Factors such asHigh cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, and diabetes also pose significant risks.

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