Is It True That Night Sports Can Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease?

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JAKARTA - At night sports are now increasingly loved by many people, especially those who work from morning to evening. Doing sports at night can also provide good benefits for the body, just like exercising in the morning.

"At night sports may be more than just helping you release stress all day, because this sport can help you live longer," says Dr. Patrick Kee, MD, Ph.D, cardiologist at Vital Heart & Vein, quoted from Parade.

This was conveyed by Doctor Kee referring to a major 2024 study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, which shows that night sports reduce the risk of heart disease.

The study involved nearly 30 thousand adults with obesity, including 3,000 of whom were people with type 2 diabetes.

"The result is surprising. Those who exercise at night have the lowest risk of death with the lowest risk of developing heart disease compared to those who exercise in the morning or evening," he explained.

However, in doing night sports, the intensity and distance of time with sleep must also be considered. This is to keep the body relaxed after exercise and not interfere with sleep at night.

Heavy exercise takes two to four hours of recovery, and moderate exercise takes at least 90 minutes for your heart rate, core temperature, and stress hormone to return to their basic levels, continued cardiologist atMINA Permanente, Dr. Columbus Batiste, MD.

Doctor Kee also reminded you to do nightly exercise not near bedtime. It should also be remembered that sleep is as important as exercise in order to maintain overall body health.

'Don't forget, sleep is as important as exercise. Lack of sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Even if you are very diligent in exercising, lack of sleep is still a risk for your heart,' concluded Doctor Kee.