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Large Sleeptracker-AI / Stanford Sleep Medicine Studies show improving sleep quality may improve longevity and lifespan
Quality sleep is emerging as a crucial predictor of longevity, with compelling evidence from multiple studies suggesting an optimal sleep duration of 7-8 hours per night. This post examines the relationship between sleep quality and longevity through the lens of heart rate measurements.
1. Sleep Quality and Heart Rate: The Sleeptracker.ai / Stanford Sleep Medicine Study
A comprehensive study conducted by Stanford and Fullpower-AI analyzed data from 18,252 individuals, comprising 5,846,745 recorded nights. Key findings include:
Methodology:
Sample: 40% female, 13% unspecified gender, mean age 49
Minimum 300 nights of recordings per subject
Period: April 2021 to March 2022
Results:
– Optimal sleep duration identified as 7-8 hours
– Lower heart rates and respiration rates observed during 7-8 hour sleep periods
– Higher heart rates were noted in subjects sleeping <6 or ≥9 hours
2. Heart Rate and Longevity Connection
Multiple large-scale studies demonstrate the relationship between heart rate and longevity.
Key Research Findings:
– Paris Prospective Study I showed a 9-year longevity advantage for individuals with heart rates <60 bpm compared to >90 bpm
– Danish research revealed a 16% increase in mortality risk for each 10 bpm increase in resting heart rate. The Copenhagen City Heart Study validated these findings over 35 years.
3. Lifespan and Longevity Evidence.
The correlation between these studies reveals a clear pathway:
– Optimal sleep duration (7-8 hours) correlates with lower resting heart rates
– Lower resting heart rates strongly correlate with increased longevity
– This suggests that optimal sleep duration may contribute to longevity through its effect on heart rate
4. Conclusion
The evidence strongly suggests that sleep quality, particularly achieving 7-8 hours of actual sleep, may influence longevity by impacting cardiovascular health markers. This relationship underscores the importance of sleep hygiene as a modifiable factor in promoting longevity.
For more information, visit: www.sleeptracker.com
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