Living in the country, have a comfortable economic situation and good medical care are some factors that help to pass a better night. After analyzing data from 15,638 Chinese aged 65 years, research has just been published in the journal Sleep found that people who sleep more are less old age diseases.
The study by academics at Portland State University (USA) used the information provided by the Survey Longitudinal Healthy Longevity China.
In it, 65% of respondents admitted to sleeping well or very well and be on average 7.5 hours per day in the arms of Morpheus.
The biggest surprise, yes, he was among centenarians, who reported rest better than the rest and be three times more likely to sleep 10 hours.
To calculate the hours of sleep, took into account both the nighttime and daytime naps.
On the other hand, those with adequate medical care and those who had a well-reported family economic situation be about 84 and 56% respectively more likely to sleep better.
Other factors that help you sleep well, according to respondents, are living in a rural area does not suffer from diseases and a man, they admitted rest 23% more than women. Those who live in couples or with family members also tend to rest better. Nights
recuperating
"The age and health conditions are two of the most important factors associated with sleep quality and duration of self-perceived," said Danan Gu, director of research.
"Most healthy elderly people could have a good sleep quality (...). Sleep problems at older ages usually arise because of a variety of physiological and social factors rather than by aging itself, "he adds.
According to the neurologist and sleep disorder specialist at the Clinica Las Condes, Dr. Larisa Fabres, extrapolating the results of this study to our country has some limitations. "There are important cultural differences between the concept of family and quality of life in China and Chile."
Also, remember that while it is normal for an adult average of 7 hours sleep, the sleep quality is different from a younger person. "This is a more fragmented and shallow sleep, Often leading to walk sleepy during the day. Is not the same bed at night to have microsleeps during the day. "
VIA / MERCURY
The study by academics at Portland State University (USA) used the information provided by the Survey Longitudinal Healthy Longevity China.
In it, 65% of respondents admitted to sleeping well or very well and be on average 7.5 hours per day in the arms of Morpheus.
The biggest surprise, yes, he was among centenarians, who reported rest better than the rest and be three times more likely to sleep 10 hours.
To calculate the hours of sleep, took into account both the nighttime and daytime naps.
On the other hand, those with adequate medical care and those who had a well-reported family economic situation be about 84 and 56% respectively more likely to sleep better.
Other factors that help you sleep well, according to respondents, are living in a rural area does not suffer from diseases and a man, they admitted rest 23% more than women. Those who live in couples or with family members also tend to rest better. Nights
recuperating
"The age and health conditions are two of the most important factors associated with sleep quality and duration of self-perceived," said Danan Gu, director of research.
"Most healthy elderly people could have a good sleep quality (...). Sleep problems at older ages usually arise because of a variety of physiological and social factors rather than by aging itself, "he adds.
According to the neurologist and sleep disorder specialist at the Clinica Las Condes, Dr. Larisa Fabres, extrapolating the results of this study to our country has some limitations. "There are important cultural differences between the concept of family and quality of life in China and Chile."
Also, remember that while it is normal for an adult average of 7 hours sleep, the sleep quality is different from a younger person. "This is a more fragmented and shallow sleep, Often leading to walk sleepy during the day. Is not the same bed at night to have microsleeps during the day. "
VIA / MERCURY
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