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Bone Problems In Women Could Be Caused By Lack Of Sleep

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    By now, we all know how vital sleep is for our bodies and how a proper amount of it will do wonders because of its various health benefits. The vast amount of scientific papers and research that we have today proves just that.

    Lack of sleep will leave us feeling groggy, exhausted and even nonfunctioning throughout the day since our bodies weren’t able to get enough time to rest and recover. This can then lead to more serious problems, such as stress and a heightened risk of developing certain diseases. But did you know that insufficient sleep also harms the health of our bones?

    It’s not common knowledge but new research on postmenopausal women reveals just that: Women who slept for no longer than five hours every night have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis and lower bone mineral density, or BMD.

    Bone Health

    Following an earlier investigation that links short sleep to a higher likelihood of bone fracture in women, the new study was made by a team from the University at Buffalo, New York, which involved 11,084 postmenopausal women from the Women’s Health Perspective. The study’s findings are published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

    “Our study suggests that sleep may negatively impact bone health, adding to the list of the negative health impacts of poor sleep. I hope that it can also serve as a reminder to strive for the recommended 7 or more hours of sleep per night for our physical and mental health,” Heather M. Ochs-Balcom, lead study author and an associate professor of epidemiology and environmental health at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, said.

    Worldwide, around one out of every three women (and one in five men) in their 50s are at risk of developing osteoporosis, which commonly affect the hips, wrists and spine. Fractures can be serious and can result in back pain, loss of height and structural irregularities.

    However, the study does highlight one positive thing: that simply getting enough sleep can really benefit us, especially later in life.

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