Effects of Excessive Sleep on Health

We every one know that sleeping is part of live. Without good sleeping one may have many health issues. However, there is a time limit to sleep in daily life. 

Recent studies have shown that excessive sleep also has its impact on physical and mental health. In fact, sleep is very important for good health. Children below 13 years require at least 10 hours sleep a day as they are growing. But, adults need only 7 to 8 hours to maintain good body health.

Health Problems due to Excessive Sleeping

Whenever adults sleep for more than 10 hours a day, there are chances to face following health problems.

It may cause Depression: 

Medical researches have confirmed that about 50% of people who suffer from depression used to sleep for more than 9 hours a day. Scientists say that excessive sleep will reduce brisk activity of brain.
 

Women will not easily get conceived: 

Ladies who exceeds the recommended sleep may face many health problems. They would get less chances to be pregnant as it create changes in secretion of hormones and mensuration cycle. At the same time, women who sleep for 7 to 8 hours will easily get conceived.

 

It creates Obesity Problem:

Persons who have the habit of excessive sleeping may also face obesity problem. Even diet control and body exercise won't help ones in reducing body weight if they have the bad habit of over sleeping.

Chances to get heart attack and diabetes:

 Recent research among 3000 persons reveals that persons who excessively sleep have more chances to get heart attack and diabetes.