Importance of Sleep For Stressed Out Minnesotans

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(By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) – Sleepless nights may be common for Minnesotans deeply affected by the federal immigration crackdown. As households and business owners shift into recovery mode, they’re urged to reacclimate their sleep schedules.

The American Heart Association says poor sleep can worsen major cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Minnesota-based neurologist Dr. Haitham Hussein, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota and a volunteer for the American Heart Association Twin Cities, said prolonged sleep deprivation can also cause seizures in people who don’t have a disorder. People with a lot of demands on their plates might think sacrificing sleep makes their life easier. But Hussien says it’s the opposite.

“Lack of sleep will increase our inability to focus and concentrate and be efficient in what we do,” he said.