news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070906/ts_afp/healthjapansleep
If this turns out to be true, how will it affect swimmers who are known for their early morning workouts? Could it end up being counter-productive?
The story said sleep deprivation is what is leading to heart disorders. So if you're getting eight hours of sleep each night, you should be OK.
Yeah, this happens once a year ...
"However, the study also noted that early risers were usually older."
Next study: Eating donuts leads to obesity.
"However, the study also noted that donut eaters being surveyed were living or working within 500 yards of a Dunkin Donuts franchise."
Did anyone else catch that the early riser pool was OLDER?!
I did notice that. I'm just wondering what they consider old. They were studying ages 23-90 so where is the old cut off. Being 21, old to me is usually far different than someone in their 60s.
To me at least, it doesn't seem like anything really to worry about, but if they find harder evidence it could make things interesting.
Older or not, the study found that early risers had a greater risk of cardiac issues. Having said that, much information regarding the study is missing and it is therefore difficult to determine just how representative it may or may not be.
Does anyone know how your sleep needs changes as you age? I feel like I need more sleep than I did 10 years ago. Not getting it though. At least I have a valid will.
