Does staying up late affect your health?

Question

I've heard it can cause heart disease, but I don't know if that's true.

Answer 1

don't know about that, but I know it can affect your mood and how well you react the next day. You actually need proper amount of rest.

Answer 2

The study's findings suggest a lot of people in the UK could be at greater risk of heart trouble because of their sleep habits. According to The Sleep Council nearly half of us are getting just six hours sleep or less a night. Exactly how sleep affects the heart is not clear. Dr Arora says he doubts not sleeping enough directly causes heart disease. However, there is evidence that not sleeping enough may ramp up the "fight or flight" response to stress, releasing hormones that speed up heart rate and raise blood pressure. It's also possible people could have other medical conditions, such as diabetes, that prevent them from sleeping through the night. Sleep study details In the study, people were asked how long they slept each night and if they had ever been told they had congestive heart failure, heart attack, coronary artery disease, angina, or stroke. Among the findings: Heart attack: More than 10% of people who slept less than six hours had had a heart attack vs. about 5% who slept six to eight hours. Stroke: More than 9% of people who slept less than six hours had a stroke vs. nearly 5% who slept six to eight hours. Heart failure: More than 7% of people who slept less than six hours had heart failure vs. 4.5% who slept more than eight hours. Sleeping too much may also be an issue. The study's findings show that people who sleep more than eight hours a night may be more likely to have the chest pain of angina and coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. The researchers considered other factors that affect heart health, including age, gender, cholesterol, and blood pressure but they didn't consider sleep quality. In December last year, sleep expert and clinical psychologist Professor Colin Espie from the University of Glasgow who runs the Great British Sleep Survey told us the number of hours of sleep needed varies between individuals. "Some people only need five and a half, six. Other people need eight, eight and a half." Maureen Talbot says if you are having trouble sleeping, you may want to speak to your doctor. These findings were presented at a medical conference. They should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the "peer review" process, in which outside experts scrutinise the data prior to publication in a medical journal.

Answer 3

As in all things, moderation is best....boring but healthy. Too much or too little sleep is not so good. WHEN you get your rest is probably not so important as the fact that you actually get 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Answer 4

no cause as long a u get 6-8 hours of sleep that is all u need

Answer 5

Staying up late? If you mean by the actual clock times then I have to say no. If you mean past your bedtime after you have completed your 'day' I don't believe it.

Answer 6

it shouldnt have much effect in the early years like for about 5 years, but in a long term pont of view, it would hit really hard.

Answer 7

Not enough sleep is hazardous to your health...your body needs enough sleep to repair and re-juvenate......a few late nights here and there won't harm though.

Answer 8

yea since it gives you eyebags and your eyes would burn wen you go outside in the sun in the morning. also it can cause you to be dizzy during the day &you wouldnt be focused on anything.

Answer 9

only if you didnt get enought sleep during the day

Answer 10

yes its true, cos it affects ur blood circulation...