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Massive Study Links 6 Sleep Traits to Risk of 172 Diseases : ScienceAlert

Last updated: July 31, 2025 6:40 am
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The Importance of Sleep Rhythm for Overall Health

Understanding how we sleep can provide valuable insights into our overall health. While many people focus on the duration of their sleep, recent research suggests that the timing and consistency of bedtime may be more critical.

A study involving over 88,000 individuals from the UK Biobank revealed that individuals with irregular sleep patterns were at a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and type 2 diabetes compared to those with consistent sleep rhythms.

Researchers from Peking University and the Army Medical University in China examined six different sleep traits, including length, onset, rhythm, extent, efficiency of sleep, and frequency of wake-ups during the night. They found that sleep rhythm had the strongest association with disease risk, with nearly half of the 172 diseases studied linked to irregular sleep patterns.

Contrary to popular belief, sleep duration showed a weaker association with disease risk than sleep rhythm. This highlights the importance of focusing on the regularity and consistency of sleep patterns rather than just the number of hours slept.

Individuals with erratic sleep rhythms were more likely to develop conditions such as type 2 diabetes, primary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute kidney failure, and depression. Notably, Parkinson’s disease showed one of the strongest associations with irregular sleep patterns.

Other sleep traits, such as sleep onset and sleep quality, were also linked to various diseases. For example, individuals who went to bed after 12.30 am had a higher risk of developing liver cirrhosis, while those who slept inefficiently were more prone to respiratory failure.

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The study utilized both wearable sleep monitors and subjective reports to gather data, emphasizing the importance of combining objective and subjective measures for accurate results. This approach helped identify discrepancies in self-reported sleep duration, highlighting the need for more reliable data collection methods.

Overall, the findings underscore the significance of maintaining a regular sleep rhythm for optimal health. By prioritizing consistent bedtime patterns, individuals may reduce their risk of developing various diseases and improve overall well-being.

The study was published in Health Data Science.

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