A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine analyzed thousands of individuals to uncover how sleep is connected to major physiological systems and body characteristics. By examining a vast dataset, researchers explored links between sleep and cardiovascular health, metabolism, mental well-being, and more, offering new insights into the far-reaching effects of sleep on the body.
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Sleep is a fundamental biological process that supports cognitive function, immune response, and metabolic regulation. While researchers have long understood the consequences of sleep deprivation, the broader connections between sleep characteristics and multiple physiological systems remain largely unexplored.
Previous studies have focused on sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea and linked them to heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. However, these studies often rely on self-reported data or use limited objective sleep measurements in their assessments.
