Sleep impairment is a threat to good health

Long-term sleep impairment is related to an increased risk of somatic health problems, e.g. overweight, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature death. Avoidance of caffeine, alcohol, energy-rich or fatty foods and light from computer screens close to bedtime may counteract impaired sle...

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 178; no. 19
Main Authors Clark, Alice Jessie, Jørgensen, Thea Suldrup, Bonke, Jens, Flyvbjerg, Allan, Garde, Anne Helene, Hermansen, Kjeld, Krogholm, Kirstine, Møller, Morten, Sjödin, Anders, Zachariae, Bobby, Jennum, Poul Jørgen
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 09.05.2016
Subjects
Behavior Therapy
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - etiology
Diet - adverse effects
Humans
Life Style
Motor Activity
Obesity - etiology
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - complications
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - etiology
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - psychology
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - therapy
Stress, Psychological - complications
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Summary:Long-term sleep impairment is related to an increased risk of somatic health problems, e.g. overweight, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature death. Avoidance of caffeine, alcohol, energy-rich or fatty foods and light from computer screens close to bedtime may counteract impaired sleep. A quiet, dark and well-tempered bedroom and physical activity during the day may have a positive impact on sleep. Impaired sleep may be related to stress and conditions at home or at work. Psychological sleep treatment is free of adverse side effects with effects comparable to effects of medical treatment.
ISSN:1603-6824