Re:Lack of sleep 'raises cold risk'
by jcl on Tuesday January 13, 2009 @10:34AM
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Yes, "duh", but:
Previous research has suggested that people who sleep seven to eight hours a night have the lowest rates of heart disease. However, there has been little direct evidence that getting a good night's sleep can help ward off a cold.
It's "obvious" that not getting enough sleep is bad for you, but without research like this, we don't know in what ways or to what degree. Otherwise, sleeping to prevent a cold is as "obviously" good for you as hanging garlic around your neck or taking large doses of vitamin C.
Previous research has suggested that people who sleep seven to eight hours a night have the lowest rates of heart disease. However, there has been little direct evidence that getting a good night's sleep can help ward off a cold.
It's "obvious" that not getting enough sleep is bad for you, but without research like this, we don't know in what ways or to what degree. Otherwise, sleeping to prevent a cold is as "obviously" good for you as hanging garlic around your neck or taking large doses of vitamin C.