People who sleep well are less likely to suffer strokes, a new study suggests.
Researchers said that sub-optimal sleep is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and stroke. And nine in 10 people do not usually get a good night’s sleep, they said.
“The low prevalence of good sleepers was expected given our busy, 24/7 lives,” said study author Dr Aboubakari Nambiema of the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris. “The importance of sleep quality and quantity for heart health should be taught early in life when healthy behaviours become established.
