Common mistake made at night could increase the risk of cancer-related mortality

Wake up feeling as fresh as a daisy? What if the solution for waking up easily and feeling great in the morning lies in the regularity of our sleep pattern rather than its duration?

According to a study published in the journal Sleep, having a regular sleep routine reduces the risk of mortality from all causes.

In total, 60,000 people took part in the study. By analysing the sleep habits of these candidates, researchers found that participants with more regular sleep patterns had a reduced risk of mortality from all causes by 20% to 48%. These findings are consistent with other studies on the subject, as reported by Futura-sciences.

Create a nighttime routine

The researchers highlighted another important factor: regular sleep is associated with a 22% reduction in the risk of cardiometabolic diseases and a 16% to 39% reduction in cancer-related mortality. Regardless of gender, origin, age, lifestyle..., these results remain valid.

Over and above the number of hours spent in bed, the key to greater longevity and better health lies in the regularity of our sleep, and the nighttime routine we create.

Furthermore, the study confirms that excesses are not the solution. Sleeping more than nine hours or less than six hours per night increases the risk of mortality, notes Futura-sciences.

(MH with Raphaël Liset - Source: Futura-sciences - Illustration: ©Unsplash)