Michael Mosley urges people to make simple lifestyle changes to lose weight and prevent dementia

Perhaps we could all benefit from some lifestyle changes.

Whether you need to incorporate more exercise into your life or eat a more balanced diet, the changes you can make can reap many benefits. Dr. Michael Mosley, who popularized the Fast 800 diet, told people they should do certain things to prevent weight gain, improve heart health, and even prevent dementia.

Dr Mosley claimed on the BBC podcast ‘Just One Thing’ that going to bed an hour earlier could have many health benefits, as lack of sleep can have a negative effect on us.

Not only that, but it can also reduce your risk of developing depression. He revealed that he usually went to bed early, at 10pm, which he thought made him “socially bored.” But after he learned all the benefits, it makes perfect sense. “I was encouraged to learn that getting an early night’s sleep is good for your heart and mood, and may even help prevent dementia,” he said.

Dr. Mosley talked about research that showed people who went to bed early had fewer negative thoughts than those who went to bed late. “A recent study of more than 800,000 people by researchers at Harvard University found that the risk of depression is related to the timing of the mid-sleep point, which is between bedtime and wake-up time,” he said. found.

“Based on this, they concluded that people who normally go to bed at 1 a.m. could reduce their risk of depression by 23% if they went to bed an hour earlier. In theory, at least two hours earlier. Sleeping can significantly reduce your risk of depression.” 40%. Why? Well, one suggestion is that moving your bedtime earlier allows you to get extra light in the morning, which encourages your body to release more feel-good hormones and helps reset your body clock. about it. ”

Sleep is also essential when it comes to heart health. Dr Mosley said: ‘A recent study that analyzed the sleep habits of more than 100,000 British people found that those who went to bed between 10pm and 11pm were more likely to develop heart disease over a five-year period than those who went to bed between 10pm and 11pm. “We found that they were 25% less likely to do so.” Late at night or later. ” Research is beginning to show that sleep may also help regulate weight.

According to the NHS, the average adult needs between seven and nine hours of sleep. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, health organizations recommend changing your sleep habits, such as going to bed at the same time every day and relaxing at least an hour before bed.

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