The health implications of waking up at night to urinate

When you don’t get good sleep, because you wake up to urinate; 1. Cortisol stays high 2. Blood pressure stays elevated 3. Inflammation increases 4. Brain toxins accumulate 5. Blood sugar regulation worsens 6. Sympathetic nervous system stays overactive Your body remains in “fight or flight mode.” Simple summary Sleep deprivation → stress hormones ↑ → inflammation ↑ + insulin resistance ↑ + blood pressure ↑ → vessel damage + weight gain → chronic diseases. Will lead to ; Common diseases like; • Hypertension • Type 2 diabetes • Obesity & fatty liver disease • Heart disease & stroke • Frequent infections • Depression/anxiety worsening • Hormonal/sexual dysfunction • Worsening asthma, arthritis, other inflammatory conditions (in susceptible people) 💤 Signs Someone Is Not Getting Good Sleep • Waking tired • Headaches • Dark eye circles • Irritability • Excessive sweating at night • Daytime sleepiness By; Yeboah Agyekum Francis (0248217722) #healthtips #foryou #ghana #foryou