Heart alarm while sleeping: Munich's top doctor warns of four dangers. Poor sleep puts the body under stress and can increase blood pressure.
Seven to nine hours of sleep is considered optimal. For children, bed rest may be longer depending on their age. Put your phone aside at least an hour before bed. Keep your cell phone in another room and quiet, it's best to leave your bedroom dark and quiet. If you toss and turn awake in bed or only get a few hours of. sleep per night, you are putting your organism under stress. “Lack of sleep can affect glucose metabolism and increase the risk of diabetes,” says Dr. Keti Vitanova.