Do you often have trouble sleeping? If you can't manage your sleep, you might get 'this' [Health Talk]

[Financial News] As the risk of chronic inflammation increases with age, a study has found that frequent sleep disturbances can increase the risk of cognitive decline by up to three times, following depression. Experts emphasize the need to improve sleep quality and dietary habits to manage inflammation.


According to a paper published in the recent international journal 'Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)', people with chronic inflammation who also lack sleep are more likely to experience feelings of depression and depression itself, ultimately increasing the risk of cognitive decline by three times.

Sleep deprivation promotes the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol, raising blood sugar levels and worsening the body's inflammatory response. This chronic inflammation is identified as one of the main causes of depression in old age. It is already confirmed by several studies that elderly people suffering from depression have a higher risk of developing dementia. 


Experts advise that getting 7-8 hours of sleep a day is the first step to reducing inflammation and protecting the brain. Especially if sleepless nights continue due to tropical nights, proactive sleep environment creation is necessary. It is good to shower with lukewarm water, keep electronic devices like smartphones away, and maintain the bedroom in complete darkness like a 'pitch-black night'.

Improving dietary habits is also essential. Including lettuce rich in lactucarium, which helps with nerve stabilization, and onions and garlic containing allicin, which contributes to nerve stabilization, in the evening diet can help with sound sleep.

In particular, the quercetin component in onions protects cells from free radicals and suppresses inflammation. The gingerol component in ginger also contributes to inflammation prevention with its strong antioxidant effect. Keeping processed foods at bay and focusing on a diet centered on these natural ingredients can help keep chronic inflammation at a distance.

hsg@fnnews.com Seung-gon Han, Reporter