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Half Of Women At Risk Of Serious Health Conditions Because They Do Not Sleep Enough

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2020/10/13 13:12

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1. scarce (adj) 
not easy to find or get

2. cessation (n)
ending or stopping

3. vital (adj)
necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important 

4. addressed (v)
to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem

5. risk (n)
the possibility of something bad happening

6. diagnosed (v)
to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it

7. ethnicity (n)
real but not immediately obvious

8. disorder (n)
a state of untidiness or lack of organization

Half Of Women At Risk Of Serious Health Conditions Because They Do Not Sleep Enough

Sleeping is a vital component of overall health, but for most busy moms and career women, it is a privilege of scarce proportions. A new study found that about half of British women do not sleep enough, putting them at risk of serious health conditions.

Women who believe that a good night’s sleep is more essential than regular exercise is 77 percent. However, only 14 percent say that they feel well-rested upon waking up.

Sleep problems and snoring are typical manifestations of a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious medical disorder characterized by short periods of breathing cessation during sleep. “This can lead to fatigue and lack of concentration during the day due to disturbances in the sleep cycle,” the report reads.

Sleep apnea is more frequently linked to men, but one study cited by ResMed shows that about 90 percent of women with moderate to severe sleep apnea may be undiagnosed.

Sleep apnea is not just an ordinary sleeping disorder. If left untreated, it may cause serious health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, heart failure and stroke. With this, it is quite alarming to know that about 30 percent of women believe that they don’t need to see a GP for sleep problems and 32 percent think that they can handle the condition on their own.

Experts advise people with sleep problems to speak up and consult a doctor. Do not ignore the signs and symptoms and suffer in silence. An underlying disease may be causing sleep disturbances and thus must be addressed by a professional.

ResMed is a global maker of CPAP masks, machines and other related products that help detect, treat or manage sleep disorders.

Resource: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/128095/20160127/half-of-women-at-risk-of-serious-health-conditions-because-they-do-not-sleep-enough.htm

Discussion
  1. How are you if you do not have enough sleep?
  2. Why might women have more problems sleeping than men?
  3. Would you like a pill that can replace the need for sleep?

“It is in your best interest to avoid sleep debt, otherwise be prepared to pay both the DEBT and the INTEREST!”

Stan Jacobs

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