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Can lack of sleep affect walking? What the newest study says
A recent study published in the journal "Scientific Reports" concluded how different levels of sleep deprivation affect walking, which affects the process of walking and balance. The researchers took 30 college students for this study, because about 40% of them are estimated to sleep less than six hours each night.
This can affect a person's attention and focus, which are essential for running smoothly. Participants did not have any previously diagnosed sleep, gait, or balance disorders. They were asked to follow their normal daily routines for two weeks. The study authors monitored the students' walking pace and sleep pattern during this time. The researchers then divided the students equally into three groups.
Students who slept on the weekend to compensate for the loss of sleep during the week were considered the control group (CG). Those who got enough rest on weekdays and did not need to compensate for the lack of sleep were known as the chronic sleep restriction (SCR) group. The third group of students was called the acute sleep deprivation (SAD) group. The SAD students were asked to come to the researchers' lab on Thursday evening and stay awake until morning.
The results showed that those in the CG and SAD groups were more likely to have decreases in their gait balance and overall gait control. Students from the SCR group performed better on the walking test because they were not losing sleep. This allowed them to have a greater level of concentration and attention when completing this exercise.
The researchers concluded that sleep deprivation can affect the way you walk. Beyond walking, lack of sleep has also been shown to increase the risk of developing dementia and other chronic diseases, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can help you avoid gait problems and serious health problems over time. Fortunately, there are some simple ways you can do this naturally!
If you have trouble sleeping at night, try adding more light foods like kiwi, hemp seeds, and pistachios to your daily diet. These foods are rich in melatonin, the key hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Sticking to the same bedtime every night helps your body know when to start relaxing and feeling sleepy. Aim to be in bed by 10pm and make sure you fall asleep soundly. It's also a good idea not to look at your phone an hour before bed and not to mute incoming notifications, otherwise they could keep you up at night.