A Good Night’s Sleep May Be Key to Preventing Dozens of Chronic Diseases, Study Shows
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A large-scale study of over 95,000 participants has found that higher levels of REM and deep sleep are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing 83 different health conditions. Researchers discovered that quality sleep stages act as a natural shield, with REM sleep linked to lower risks of dementia and heart failure, while deep sleep helps protect against type 2 diabetes and depression.
A large-scale study of over 95,000 participants has found that higher levels of REM and deep sleep are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing 83 different health conditions. Researchers discovered that quality sleep stages act as a natural shield, with REM sleep linked to lower risks of dementia and heart failure, while deep sleep helps protect against type 2 diabetes and depression.