People who seriously scrimp on sleep are more likely to suffer hardening of their arteries – a precursor of heart disease which those of us with polycystic ovarian syndrome are already prone to developing because of our condition.
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Researchers found calcified arteries in nearly a third of people who regularly slept five hours a night, rather than the eight hours recommended by doctors. But this figure dropped to around one in 10 for those who slept just an extra hour.Â
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The results might be down to high blood pressure, which increases the likelihood of calcification. A good night’s rest makes a difference because blood pressure levels are often lower during sleep.
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Alternatively, a stress hormone like cortisol, which has been tied to decreased sleep and increased calcification, may play a role.
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