As the saying goes, 'When a person sleeps three times, his life is thinner than a piece of paper'. What does it mean? It's not superstition, don't sleep wrong
For everyone, sleep is the top priority. Adequate sleep can make the body fully rested, good for physical health, and better meet the life and work of the next day. However, incorrect sleeping methods are likely to be caused by destroy the body. As the saying goes, "When a person sleeps three times, his life is thinner than a piece of paper". Is there any scientific reason for this statement? Do you know what the three sleeps are?
1. "People sleep three times, their lives are thinner than paper", is it a rumor or a fact?
There is some truth to the saying that "people sleep three times, and their lives are thinner than paper". This is because healthy and high-quality sleep must meet the conditions of sufficient time, regular regularity, and proper deep sleep. If there is sleep disorder or unhealthy sleep If the sleep behavior is not good, it is not conducive to the development of physical and mental health. Do you know which three sleeps are?
1. Upside down
Normal sleep should be in line with the circadian rhythm, but if you stay up late, work at night, insomnia, etc., it will lead to sleep inversion and circadian rhythm disorders. In the long run, it may also induce gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, metabolic, emotional disorders, etc. disease.
2. Sleep in
The ideal sleep time for the human body should be about 8 hours, but some people always like to sleep late, and the sleep time may even exceed ten hours. Studies have shown that sleeping more than nine hours or less than seven hours increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Sleeping in late can also induce mental illnesses such as depression.
3. Emotional sense
Falling asleep with emotions is not a habit. This kind of emotional sleep can easily lead to sleep disorders, insomnia, and difficulty falling asleep.
2. How long is the best time for middle-aged and elderly people to sleep a day?
Zhuang Ping, deputy chief physician of the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Care of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences , pointed out that too short or too long sleep time for middle-aged and elderly people is not conducive to their health. It is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people maintain about six hours of sleep every day , even at night If you can't sleep, don't get up, you can lie in bed and rest.
Too much sleep may lead to a series of negative effects, such as mental deterioration, weight gain, decreased gastrointestinal function and so on. It may also lead to slower blood flow, slower metabolism, and increased weight. Therefore, it is best not to sleep for too long in middle-aged and elderly people.
3. Pay attention to 4 points to improve sleep quality
If you want to improve your sleep quality, you may be able to take some small steps to help you sleep.
1. Choose a bed with high comfort
Beds with high comfort and good experience will make sleeping more comfortable and people more relaxed.
2. Create an ideal sleeping environment
Before going to bed, you should create an ideal sleeping environment, turn off the lights, turn off all noises, mobile phones, etc., to ensure absolute silence.
3. Dinner should not be too late
Don't eat dinner too late, especially about two hours before going to bed, or you will go to bed before it is digested and absorbed.
4. Drink less coffee, strong tea, alcohol and other beverages before going to bed
It is best not to drink some refreshing drinks such as coffee and strong tea before going to bed, otherwise it will easily lead to difficulty falling asleep.
Upside-down sleep, lazy sleep, and emotional sleep are all incorrect sleep patterns. Maintaining these sleep patterns for a long time is likely to be detrimental to your health. Middle-aged and elderly people generally sleep for about 6 hours a day. If you want to improve the quality of sleep, it is best to take some methods to help you sleep.
References:
[1] "When a person sleeps three times, his life is thinner than paper"? What are the three senses? These kinds of abnormalities may be because the body is "calling for help"... Popular Science China. 2022-04-06
[2] How long should middle-aged and elderly people sleep a day? The doctor's advice: just get enough sleep for the best time, don't force it. Chronic disease community. 2020-10-03
[3] The best sleep schedule is released: how long to sleep and how to sleep, it is clear from the age of 3 to 65. Chronic Diseases. 2020-12-09
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