How Many Hours Should You Sleep Every Day?
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The ideal amount of sleep varies by person and is affected by several factors, but getting good sleep is imperative
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A new research for heart disease, stroke and diabetes has found that optimal amount of sleep is 8.3 hours
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It also found that for light and moderate to vigorous activity, it is best to get 2.2 hours each
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The research looked at more than 2,000 adults who wore body sensors that could interpret their physical behaviours for seven days
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This research noted how these adults spent their average 24 hours
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At the start of the study participants had their waist circumference, blood sugar and insulin sensitivity measured
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The body sensor and assessment data was matched and analysed to create a model
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The data was then tested against health risk markers, such as a heart disease and stroke risk score
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The researchers said these findings are preliminary. This is the first study of heart disease and diabetes risk and the "optimal" 24 hours
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The results, they said, will need further confirmation with longer prospective studies
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