\u200bBeing unable to sleep is certainly no fun for your older family member. It can make them cranky the next day and may even impact their ability to think clearly or remember things. However, new research suggests that a lack of sleep may have effects even worse than that. A new study shows that not getting enough sleep could result in heart problems.<\/p>\n
Heart Health and Sleep Study<\/strong><\/p>\n The study was conducted by researchers in China. It involved 487,200 adults. The average of the participants was 51. None of them had a history of stroke or heart disease. The participants were asked to report whether they had any of the following problems three or more times per week:<\/p>\n The researchers followed the participants for 10 years. During that time, there were 130,000 cases of heart attack, stroke, and other similar diseases among the participants. In comparison to people who did not have signs of insomnia, participants who indicated they had all three of the problems listed above had an 18 percent higher chance of developing a heart-related disease.<\/p>\n Tips for Better Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n Although the study does not prove that a lack of sleep causes heart problems, it does underline the importance of getting a good night\u2019s sleep. If your older family member struggles to sleep well, there are some things that can help them to get more sleep, such as:<\/p>\n\n